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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.80, 12,966.12 and 9,210.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.80, 12,966.12 and 9,210.72 is: 12,685.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.80 : 12,966.12 = 9,210.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.80/12,966.12 = 9,210.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.80x = 12,966.12 × 9,210.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.80x = 119,427,300.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,427,300.81/9,414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,685.06

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