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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.58, 12,913.26 and 9,172.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.58, 12,913.26 and 9,172.46 is: 12,632.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.58 : 12,913.26 = 9,172.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.58/12,913.26 = 9,172.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.58x = 12,913.26 × 9,172.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.58x = 118,446,360.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,446,360.82/9,376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,632.15

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