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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.97, 12,775.73 and 8,593.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.97, 12,775.73 and 8,593.29 is: 11,850.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.97 : 12,775.73 = 8,593.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.97/12,775.73 = 8,593.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.97x = 12,775.73 × 8,593.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.97x = 109,785,509.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,785,509.89/9,263.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,850.81

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