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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,399.52, 12,938.61 and 8,276.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,399.52, 12,938.61 and 8,276.86 is: 11,393.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,399.52 : 12,938.61 = 8,276.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,399.52/12,938.61 = 8,276.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,399.52x = 12,938.61 × 8,276.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,399.52x = 107,091,063.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,091,063.56/9,399.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,393.25

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