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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,157.05, 12,629.75 and 7,883.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,157.05, 12,629.75 and 7,883.03 is: 10,872.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,157.05 : 12,629.75 = 7,883.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,157.05/12,629.75 = 7,883.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,157.05x = 12,629.75 × 7,883.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,157.05x = 99,560,690.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,560,690.30/9,157.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,872.57

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