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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.73, 12,949.57 and 8,111.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.73, 12,949.57 and 8,111.71 is: 11,202.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.73 : 12,949.57 = 8,111.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.73/12,949.57 = 8,111.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.73x = 12,949.57 × 8,111.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.73x = 105,043,156.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,043,156.46/9,376.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,202.54

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