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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.05, 12,631.12 and 7,884.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.05, 12,631.12 and 7,884.03 is: 10,873.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.05 : 12,631.12 = 7,884.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.05/12,631.12 = 7,884.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.05x = 12,631.12 × 7,884.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.05x = 99,584,129.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,584,129.01/9,158.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,873.94

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