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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.42, 12,660.54 and 7,763.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.42, 12,660.54 and 7,763.66 is: 10,704.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.42 : 12,660.54 = 7,763.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.42/12,660.54 = 7,763.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.42x = 12,660.54 × 7,763.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.42x = 98,292,127.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,292,127.98/9,182.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,704.38

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