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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.26, 12,495.94 and 7,485.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.26, 12,495.94 and 7,485.62 is: 10,324.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.26 : 12,495.94 = 7,485.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.26/12,495.94 = 7,485.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.26x = 12,495.94 × 7,485.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.26x = 93,539,777.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,539,777.19/9,060.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,324.19

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