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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,109.31, 12,544.37 and 7,913.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,109.31, 12,544.37 and 7,913.75 is: 10,897.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,109.31 : 12,544.37 = 7,913.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,109.31/12,544.37 = 7,913.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,109.31x = 12,544.37 × 7,913.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,109.31x = 99,272,965.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,272,965.15/9,109.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,897.97

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