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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.77, 12,566.97 and 7,865.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.77, 12,566.97 and 7,865.34 is: 10,832.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.77 : 12,566.97 = 7,865.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.77/12,566.97 = 7,865.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.77x = 12,566.97 × 7,865.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.77x = 98,843,491.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,843,491.82/9,124.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,832.44

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