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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,025.68, 12,433.86 and 7,421.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,025.68, 12,433.86 and 7,421.88 is: 10,224.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,025.68 : 12,433.86 = 7,421.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,025.68/12,433.86 = 7,421.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,025.68x = 12,433.86 × 7,421.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,025.68x = 92,282,616.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,282,616.86/9,025.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,224.45

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