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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,050.30, 12,495.24 and 7,375.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,050.30, 12,495.24 and 7,375.71 is: 10,183.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,050.30 : 12,495.24 = 7,375.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,050.30/12,495.24 = 7,375.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,050.30x = 12,495.24 × 7,375.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,050.30x = 92,161,266.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,161,266.62/9,050.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,183.23

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