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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.55, 12,759.84 and 8,088.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.55, 12,759.84 and 8,088.57 is: 11,134.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.55 : 12,759.84 = 8,088.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.55/12,759.84 = 8,088.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.55x = 12,759.84 × 8,088.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.55x = 103,208,859.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,208,859.03/9,269.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,134.18

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