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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.47, 12,424.05 and 8,263.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.47, 12,424.05 and 8,263.89 is: 11,398.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.47 : 12,424.05 = 8,263.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.47/12,424.05 = 8,263.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.47x = 12,424.05 × 8,263.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.47x = 102,670,982.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,670,982.55/9,007.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,398.43

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