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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,398.79, 12,954.08 and 8,196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,398.79, 12,954.08 and 8,196.28 is: 11,296.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,398.79 : 12,954.08 = 8,196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,398.79/12,954.08 = 8,196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,398.79x = 12,954.08 × 8,196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,398.79x = 106,175,254.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,175,254.93/9,398.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,296.69

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