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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,169.24, 12,604.90 and 7,888.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,169.24, 12,604.90 and 7,888.45 is: 10,844.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,169.24 : 12,604.90 = 7,888.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,169.24/12,604.90 = 7,888.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,169.24x = 12,604.90 × 7,888.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,169.24x = 99,433,123.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,433,123.41/9,169.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,844.21

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