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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,361.71, 12,920.42 and 9,054.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,361.71, 12,920.42 and 9,054.02 is: 12,495.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,361.71 : 12,920.42 = 9,054.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,361.71/12,920.42 = 9,054.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,361.71x = 12,920.42 × 9,054.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,361.71x = 116,981,631.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,981,631.22/9,361.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,495.75

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