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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.73, 12,858.40 and 8,038.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.73, 12,858.40 and 8,038.12 is: 11,034.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.73 : 12,858.40 = 8,038.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.73/12,858.40 = 8,038.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.73x = 12,858.40 × 8,038.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.73x = 103,357,362.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,357,362.21/9,366.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,034.52

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