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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.99, 12,709.37 and 8,052.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.99, 12,709.37 and 8,052.01 is: 11,083.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.99 : 12,709.37 = 8,052.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.99/12,709.37 = 8,052.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.99x = 12,709.37 × 8,052.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.99x = 102,335,962.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,335,962.69/9,232.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,083.73

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