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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.66, 13,131.16 and 8,516.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.66, 13,131.16 and 8,516.21 is: 11,755.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.66 : 13,131.16 = 8,516.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.66/13,131.16 = 8,516.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.66x = 13,131.16 × 8,516.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.66x = 111,827,673.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,827,673.52/9,512.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,755.67

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