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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.82, 12,452.19 and 7,679.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.82, 12,452.19 and 7,679.98 is: 10,593.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.82 : 12,452.19 = 7,679.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.82/12,452.19 = 7,679.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.82x = 12,452.19 × 7,679.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.82x = 95,632,570.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,632,570.16/9,027.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,593.10

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