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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.18, 12,452.78 and 7,519.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.18, 12,452.78 and 7,519.64 is: 10,367.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.18 : 12,452.78 = 7,519.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.18/12,452.78 = 7,519.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.18x = 12,452.78 × 7,519.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.18x = 93,640,422.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,640,422.60/9,032.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,367.42

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