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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.35, 12,947.61 and 7,150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.35, 12,947.61 and 7,150.31 is: 9,856.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.35 : 12,947.61 = 7,150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.35/12,947.61 = 7,150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.35x = 12,947.61 × 7,150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.35x = 92,579,425.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,579,425.26/9,392.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,856.90

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