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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.93, 12,894.53 and 9,158.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.93, 12,894.53 and 9,158.81 is: 12,613.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.93 : 12,894.53 = 9,158.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.93/12,894.53 = 9,158.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.93x = 12,894.53 × 9,158.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.93x = 118,098,440.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,098,440.04/9,362.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,613.41

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