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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,088.61, 13,632.93 and 7,852.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,088.61, 13,632.93 and 7,852.28 is: 11,778.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,088.61 : 13,632.93 = 7,852.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,088.61/13,632.93 = 7,852.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,088.61x = 13,632.93 × 7,852.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,088.61x = 107,049,617.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,049,617.66/9,088.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,778.43

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