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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,155.50, 12,632.92 and 7,895.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,155.50, 12,632.92 and 7,895.23 is: 10,893.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,155.50 : 12,632.92 = 7,895.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,155.50/12,632.92 = 7,895.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,155.50x = 12,632.92 × 7,895.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,155.50x = 99,739,808.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,739,808.97/9,155.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,893.98

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