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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,053.25, 12,479.82 and 7,787.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,053.25, 12,479.82 and 7,787.52 is: 10,735.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,053.25 : 12,479.82 = 7,787.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,053.25/12,479.82 = 7,787.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,053.25x = 12,479.82 × 7,787.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,053.25x = 97,186,847.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,186,847.85/9,053.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,735.02

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