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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.40, 12,882.72 and 7,112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.40, 12,882.72 and 7,112.14 is: 9,785.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.40 : 12,882.72 = 7,112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.40/12,882.72 = 7,112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.40x = 12,882.72 × 7,112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.40x = 91,623,708.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,623,708.22/9,363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,785.30

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