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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.05, 12,325.14 and 7,188.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.05, 12,325.14 and 7,188.77 is: 9,887.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.05 : 12,325.14 = 7,188.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.05/12,325.14 = 7,188.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.05x = 12,325.14 × 7,188.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.05x = 88,602,596.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,602,596.68/8,961.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,887.52

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