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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.99, 12,920.40 and 7,964.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.99, 12,920.40 and 7,964.72 is: 10,966.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.99 : 12,920.40 = 7,964.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.99/12,920.40 = 7,964.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.99x = 12,920.40 × 7,964.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.99x = 102,907,368.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,907,368.29/9,383.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,966.27

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