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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.01, 12,755.61 and 8,752.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.01, 12,755.61 and 8,752.39 is: 12,068.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.01 : 12,755.61 = 8,752.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.01/12,755.61 = 8,752.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.01x = 12,755.61 × 8,752.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.01x = 111,642,041.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,642,041.52/9,251.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,068.09

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