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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,065.32, 12,502.92 and 7,490.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,065.32, 12,502.92 and 7,490.68 is: 10,331.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,065.32 : 12,502.92 = 7,490.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,065.32/12,502.92 = 7,490.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,065.32x = 12,502.92 × 7,490.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,065.32x = 93,655,369.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,655,369.62/9,065.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,331.17

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