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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558.72, 13,155.12 and 8,085.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558.72, 13,155.12 and 8,085.96 is: 11,128.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558.72 : 13,155.12 = 8,085.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558.72/13,155.12 = 8,085.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558.72x = 13,155.12 × 8,085.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558.72x = 106,371,774.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,371,774.12/9,558.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,128.24

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