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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,165.52, 12,642.78 and 7,989.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,165.52, 12,642.78 and 7,989.40 is: 11,020.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,165.52 : 12,642.78 = 7,989.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,165.52/12,642.78 = 7,989.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,165.52x = 12,642.78 × 7,989.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,165.52x = 101,008,226.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,008,226.53/9,165.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,020.46

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