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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.93, 12,618.86 and 7,829.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.93, 12,618.86 and 7,829.01 is: 10,795.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.93 : 12,618.86 = 7,829.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.93/12,618.86 = 7,829.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.93x = 12,618.86 × 7,829.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.93x = 98,793,141.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,793,141.98/9,150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,795.97

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