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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,087.30, 13,630.95 and 7,957.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,087.30, 13,630.95 and 7,957.35 is: 11,936.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,087.30 : 13,630.95 = 7,957.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,087.30/13,630.95 = 7,957.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,087.30x = 13,630.95 × 7,957.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,087.30x = 108,466,239.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,466,239.98/9,087.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,936.03

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