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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.92, 12,760.25 and 7,833.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.92, 12,760.25 and 7,833.96 is: 10,799.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.92 : 12,760.25 = 7,833.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.92/12,760.25 = 7,833.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.92x = 12,760.25 × 7,833.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.92x = 99,963,248.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,963,248.92/9,255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,799.93

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