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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,386.82, 12,952.44 and 7,892.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,386.82, 12,952.44 and 7,892.10 is: 10,889.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,386.82 : 12,952.44 = 7,892.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,386.82/12,952.44 = 7,892.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,386.82x = 12,952.44 × 7,892.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,386.82x = 102,221,951.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,221,951.72/9,386.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,889.94

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