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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,086.53, 13,563.50 and 7,979.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,086.53, 13,563.50 and 7,979.36 is: 11,910.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,086.53 : 13,563.50 = 7,979.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,086.53/13,563.50 = 7,979.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,086.53x = 13,563.50 × 7,979.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,086.53x = 108,228,062.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,228,062.82/9,086.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,910.83

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