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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,153.99, 12,630.86 and 7,893.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,153.99, 12,630.86 and 7,893.73 is: 10,891.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,153.99 : 12,630.86 = 7,893.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,153.99/12,630.86 = 7,893.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,153.99x = 12,630.86 × 7,893.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,153.99x = 99,704,598.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,704,598.51/9,153.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,891.93

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