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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.56, 12,513.76 and 7,384.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.56, 12,513.76 and 7,384.24 is: 10,196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.56 : 12,513.76 = 7,384.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.56/12,513.76 = 7,384.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.56x = 12,513.76 × 7,384.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.56x = 92,404,607.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,404,607.14/9,062.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,196.30

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