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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,412.80, 12,963.36 and 9,208.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,412.80, 12,963.36 and 9,208.72 is: 12,682.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,412.80 : 12,963.36 = 9,208.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,412.80/12,963.36 = 9,208.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,412.80x = 12,963.36 × 9,208.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,412.80x = 119,375,952.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,375,952.50/9,412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,682.30

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