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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,401.60, 12,969.62 and 7,908.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,401.60, 12,969.62 and 7,908.98 is: 10,910.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,401.60 : 12,969.62 = 7,908.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,401.60/12,969.62 = 7,908.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,401.60x = 12,969.62 × 7,908.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,401.60x = 102,576,390.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,576,390.45/9,401.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,910.52

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