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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,367.72, 12,859.78 and 8,039.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,367.72, 12,859.78 and 8,039.12 is: 11,035.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,367.72 : 12,859.78 = 8,039.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,367.72/12,859.78 = 8,039.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,367.72x = 12,859.78 × 8,039.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,367.72x = 103,381,314.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,381,314.59/9,367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,035.91

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