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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,401.06, 13,032.84 and 8,901.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,401.06, 13,032.84 and 8,901.71 is: 12,340.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,401.06 : 13,032.84 = 8,901.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,401.06/13,032.84 = 8,901.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,401.06x = 13,032.84 × 8,901.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,401.06x = 116,014,562.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,014,562.16/9,401.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,340.58

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