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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.98, 12,930.94 and 8,806.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.98, 12,930.94 and 8,806.02 is: 12,142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.98 : 12,930.94 = 8,806.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.98/12,930.94 = 8,806.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.98x = 12,930.94 × 8,806.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.98x = 113,870,078.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,870,078.78/9,377.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,142.29

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