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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,401.48, 12,969.43 and 7,908.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,401.48, 12,969.43 and 7,908.85 is: 10,910.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,401.48 : 12,969.43 = 7,908.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,401.48/12,969.43 = 7,908.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,401.48x = 12,969.43 × 7,908.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,401.48x = 102,573,276.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,573,276.46/9,401.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,910.33

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