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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,021.56, 12,383.47 and 8,004.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,021.56, 12,383.47 and 8,004.61 is: 10,987.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,021.56 : 12,383.47 = 8,004.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,021.56/12,383.47 = 8,004.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,021.56x = 12,383.47 × 8,004.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,021.56x = 99,124,785.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,124,785.88/9,021.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,987.54

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