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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,199.26, 12,662.91 and 8,018.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,199.26, 12,662.91 and 8,018.28 is: 11,037.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,199.26 : 12,662.91 = 8,018.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,199.26/12,662.91 = 8,018.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,199.26x = 12,662.91 × 8,018.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,199.26x = 101,534,757.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,534,757.99/9,199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,037.27

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