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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.08, 12,917.88 and 7,246.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.08, 12,917.88 and 7,246.26 is: 9,989.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.08 : 12,917.88 = 7,246.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.08/12,917.88 = 7,246.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.08x = 12,917.88 × 7,246.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.08x = 93,606,317.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,606,317.13/9,370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,989.92

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