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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,065.82, 12,516.64 and 7,391.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,065.82, 12,516.64 and 7,391.25 is: 10,204.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,065.82 : 12,516.64 = 7,391.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,065.82/12,516.64 = 7,391.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,065.82x = 12,516.64 × 7,391.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,065.82x = 92,513,638.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,513,638.50/9,065.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,204.66

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