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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,036.10, 12,455.40 and 7,621.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,036.10, 12,455.40 and 7,621.84 is: 10,505.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036.10 : 12,455.40 = 7,621.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036.10/12,455.40 = 7,621.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036.10x = 12,455.40 × 7,621.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036.10x = 94,933,065.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,933,065.94/9,036.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,505.98

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