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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.67, 12,444.66 and 8,520.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.67, 12,444.66 and 8,520.81 is: 11,766.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.67 : 12,444.66 = 8,520.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.67/12,444.66 = 8,520.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.67x = 12,444.66 × 8,520.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.67x = 106,038,583.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,038,583.37/9,011.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,766.81

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