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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,045.96, 12,493.68 and 7,641.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,045.96, 12,493.68 and 7,641.52 is: 10,553.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,045.96 : 12,493.68 = 7,641.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,045.96/12,493.68 = 7,641.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,045.96x = 12,493.68 × 7,641.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,045.96x = 95,470,705.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,470,705.59/9,045.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,553.96

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