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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,075.38, 13,600.29 and 7,218.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,075.38, 13,600.29 and 7,218.26 is: 10,817.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,075.38 : 13,600.29 = 7,218.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,075.38/13,600.29 = 7,218.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,075.38x = 13,600.29 × 7,218.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,075.38x = 98,170,361.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,170,361.29/9,075.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,817.22

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