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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,108.72, 12,530.50 and 7,426.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,108.72, 12,530.50 and 7,426.44 is: 10,216.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,108.72 : 12,530.50 = 7,426.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,108.72/12,530.50 = 7,426.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,108.72x = 12,530.50 × 7,426.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,108.72x = 93,056,987.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,056,987.85/9,108.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,216.25

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