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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,091.78, 12,552.86 and 6,963.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,091.78, 12,552.86 and 6,963.55 is: 9,614.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091.78 : 12,552.86 = 6,963.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091.78/12,552.86 = 6,963.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091.78x = 12,552.86 × 6,963.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091.78x = 87,412,468.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,412,468.25/9,091.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,614.45

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