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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.95, 12,791.89 and 7,147.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.95, 12,791.89 and 7,147.73 is: 9,855.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.95 : 12,791.89 = 7,147.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.95/12,791.89 = 7,147.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.95x = 12,791.89 × 7,147.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.95x = 91,433,011.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,433,011.53/9,276.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,855.93

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