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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.05, 12,632.50 and 7,885.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.05, 12,632.50 and 7,885.03 is: 10,875.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.05 : 12,632.50 = 7,885.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.05/12,632.50 = 7,885.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.05x = 12,632.50 × 7,885.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.05x = 99,607,641.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,607,641.48/9,159.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,875.32

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