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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.55, 12,456.14 and 7,541.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.55, 12,456.14 and 7,541.10 is: 10,395.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.55 : 12,456.14 = 7,541.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.55/12,456.14 = 7,541.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.55x = 12,456.14 × 7,541.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.55x = 93,932,959.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,932,959.65/9,035.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,395.93

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