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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,171.07, 12,607.43 and 7,890.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,171.07, 12,607.43 and 7,890.27 is: 10,846.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171.07 : 12,607.43 = 7,890.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171.07/12,607.43 = 7,890.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171.07x = 12,607.43 × 7,890.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171.07x = 99,476,026.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,476,026.71/9,171.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,846.72

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