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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.56, 12,529.62 and 7,895.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.56, 12,529.62 and 7,895.16 is: 10,916.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.56 : 12,529.62 = 7,895.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.56/12,529.62 = 7,895.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.56x = 12,529.62 × 7,895.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.56x = 98,923,354.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,923,354.64/9,061.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,916.81

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