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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,439.32, 12,996.54 and 8,020.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,439.32, 12,996.54 and 8,020.20 is: 11,042.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,439.32 : 12,996.54 = 8,020.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,439.32/12,996.54 = 8,020.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,439.32x = 12,996.54 × 8,020.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,439.32x = 104,234,850.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,234,850.11/9,439.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,042.62

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