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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.68, 12,619.89 and 7,829.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.68, 12,619.89 and 7,829.76 is: 10,797.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.68 : 12,619.89 = 7,829.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.68/12,619.89 = 7,829.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.68x = 12,619.89 × 7,829.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.68x = 98,810,709.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,810,709.93/9,151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,797.00

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