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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.91, 12,752.36 and 7,907.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.91, 12,752.36 and 7,907.55 is: 10,905.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.91 : 12,752.36 = 7,907.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.91/12,752.36 = 7,907.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.91x = 12,752.36 × 7,907.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.91x = 100,839,924.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,839,924.32/9,246.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,905.26

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