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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.31, 13,592.90 and 7,218.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.31, 13,592.90 and 7,218.37 is: 10,829.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.31 : 13,592.90 = 7,218.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.31/13,592.90 = 7,218.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.31x = 13,592.90 × 7,218.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.31x = 98,118,545.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,118,545.48/9,060.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,829.49

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