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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,076.65, 12,521.27 and 7,880.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,076.65, 12,521.27 and 7,880.01 is: 10,870.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,076.65 : 12,521.27 = 7,880.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,076.65/12,521.27 = 7,880.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,076.65x = 12,521.27 × 7,880.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,076.65x = 98,667,693.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,667,693.41/9,076.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,870.50

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