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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,076.13, 12,496.41 and 8,245.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,076.13, 12,496.41 and 8,245.65 is: 11,352.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,076.13 : 12,496.41 = 8,245.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,076.13/12,496.41 = 8,245.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,076.13x = 12,496.41 × 8,245.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,076.13x = 103,041,023.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,041,023.12/9,076.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,352.98

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