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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.72, 13,150.98 and 8,082.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.72, 13,150.98 and 8,082.96 is: 11,124.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.72 : 13,150.98 = 8,082.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.72/13,150.98 = 8,082.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.72x = 13,150.98 × 8,082.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.72x = 106,298,845.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,298,845.30/9,555.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,124.11

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