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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,407.59, 12,952.92 and 7,988.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,407.59, 12,952.92 and 7,988.29 is: 10,998.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,407.59 : 12,952.92 = 7,988.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,407.59/12,952.92 = 7,988.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,407.59x = 12,952.92 × 7,988.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,407.59x = 103,471,681.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,471,681.31/9,407.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,998.74

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