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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,552.72, 13,146.84 and 8,079.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,552.72, 13,146.84 and 8,079.96 is: 11,119.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,552.72 : 13,146.84 = 8,079.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,552.72/13,146.84 = 8,079.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,552.72x = 13,146.84 × 8,079.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,552.72x = 106,225,941.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,225,941.33/9,552.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,119.97

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