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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.70, 13,537.47 and 7,276.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.70, 13,537.47 and 7,276.07 is: 10,895.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.70 : 13,537.47 = 7,276.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.70/13,537.47 = 7,276.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.70x = 13,537.47 × 7,276.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.70x = 98,499,511.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,499,511.66/9,040.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,895.13

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