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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.97, 12,814.62 and 7,168.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.97, 12,814.62 and 7,168.85 is: 9,885.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.97 : 12,814.62 = 7,168.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.97/12,814.62 = 7,168.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.97x = 12,814.62 × 7,168.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.97x = 91,866,088.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,866,088.59/9,292.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,885.55

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