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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,054.56, 12,502.68 and 7,376.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,054.56, 12,502.68 and 7,376.24 is: 10,185.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,054.56 : 12,502.68 = 7,376.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,054.56/12,502.68 = 7,376.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,054.56x = 12,502.68 × 7,376.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,054.56x = 92,222,768.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,222,768.32/9,054.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,185.23

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