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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.86, 12,993.30 and 8,017.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.86, 12,993.30 and 8,017.74 is: 11,039.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.86 : 12,993.30 = 8,017.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.86/12,993.30 = 8,017.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.86x = 12,993.30 × 8,017.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.86x = 104,176,901.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,176,901.14/9,436.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,039.36

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