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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.34, 9,960.66 and 7,134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.34, 9,960.66 and 7,134.12 is: 9,780.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.34 : 9,960.66 = 7,134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.34/9,960.66 = 7,134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.34x = 9,960.66 × 7,134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.34x = 71,060,543.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,060,543.72/7,265.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,780.76

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