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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.60, 13,672.08 and 7,960.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.60, 13,672.08 and 7,960.20 is: 11,924.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.60 : 13,672.08 = 7,960.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.60/13,672.08 = 7,960.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.60x = 13,672.08 × 7,960.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.60x = 108,832,491.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,832,491.22/9,126.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,924.76

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