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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.74, 12,604.22 and 7,887.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.74, 12,604.22 and 7,887.95 is: 10,843.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.74 : 12,604.22 = 7,887.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.74/12,604.22 = 7,887.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.74x = 12,604.22 × 7,887.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.74x = 99,421,354.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,421,354.69/9,168.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,843.51

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