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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.04, 12,791.16 and 8,076.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.04, 12,791.16 and 8,076.24 is: 11,159.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.04 : 12,791.16 = 8,076.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.04/12,791.16 = 8,076.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.04x = 12,791.16 × 8,076.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.04x = 103,304,478.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,304,478.04/9,257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,159.56

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