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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,012.06, 12,370.46 and 7,995.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,012.06, 12,370.46 and 7,995.11 is: 10,974.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,012.06 : 12,370.46 = 7,995.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,012.06/12,370.46 = 7,995.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,012.06x = 12,370.46 × 7,995.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,012.06x = 98,903,086.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,903,086.62/9,012.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,974.53

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