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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.82, 12,505.44 and 7,296.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.82, 12,505.44 and 7,296.72 is: 10,075.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.82 : 12,505.44 = 7,296.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.82/12,505.44 = 7,296.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.82x = 12,505.44 × 7,296.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.82x = 91,248,694.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,248,694.16/9,056.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,075.14

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