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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,012.62, 12,371.23 and 7,995.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,012.62, 12,371.23 and 7,995.67 is: 10,975.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,012.62 : 12,371.23 = 7,995.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,012.62/12,371.23 = 7,995.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,012.62x = 12,371.23 × 7,995.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,012.62x = 98,916,206.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,916,206.66/9,012.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,975.30

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