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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.72, 12,429.31 and 7,754.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.72, 12,429.31 and 7,754.87 is: 10,695.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.72 : 12,429.31 = 7,754.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.72/12,429.31 = 7,754.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.72x = 12,429.31 × 7,754.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.72x = 96,387,683.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,387,683.24/9,011.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,695.81

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