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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.56, 12,499.92 and 7,374.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.56, 12,499.92 and 7,374.24 is: 10,182.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.56 : 12,499.92 = 7,374.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.56/12,499.92 = 7,374.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.56x = 12,499.92 × 7,374.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.56x = 92,177,410.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,177,410.06/9,052.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,182.47

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