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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,426.69, 12,975.52 and 8,310.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,426.69, 12,975.52 and 8,310.51 is: 11,439.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,426.69 : 12,975.52 = 8,310.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,426.69/12,975.52 = 8,310.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,426.69x = 12,975.52 × 8,310.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,426.69x = 107,833,188.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,833,188.72/9,426.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,439.14

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