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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.52, 12,663.15 and 7,159.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.52, 12,663.15 and 7,159.27 is: 9,876.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.52 : 12,663.15 = 7,159.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.52/12,663.15 = 7,159.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.52x = 12,663.15 × 7,159.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.52x = 90,658,909.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,658,909.90/9,179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,876.21

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