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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,037.16, 12,462.96 and 7,635.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,037.16, 12,462.96 and 7,635.05 is: 10,529.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,037.16 : 12,462.96 = 7,635.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,037.16/12,462.96 = 7,635.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,037.16x = 12,462.96 × 7,635.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,037.16x = 95,155,260.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,155,260.43/9,037.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,529.34

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