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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,003.72, 12,423.41 and 7,664.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,003.72, 12,423.41 and 7,664.36 is: 10,575.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,003.72 : 12,423.41 = 7,664.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,003.72/12,423.41 = 7,664.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,003.72x = 12,423.41 × 7,664.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,003.72x = 95,217,414.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,217,414.97/9,003.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,575.34

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