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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.90, 12,920.94 and 7,868.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.90, 12,920.94 and 7,868.10 is: 10,856.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.90 : 12,920.94 = 7,868.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.90/12,920.94 = 7,868.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.90x = 12,920.94 × 7,868.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.90x = 101,663,248.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,663,248.01/9,363.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,856.93

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