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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.68, 12,403.07 and 8,162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.68, 12,403.07 and 8,162.88 is: 11,239.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.68 : 12,403.07 = 8,162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.68/12,403.07 = 8,162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.68x = 12,403.07 × 8,162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.68x = 101,244,772.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,244,772.04/9,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,239.83

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