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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,111.36, 12,570.72 and 7,429.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,111.36, 12,570.72 and 7,429.92 is: 10,250.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,111.36 : 12,570.72 = 7,429.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,111.36/12,570.72 = 7,429.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,111.36x = 12,570.72 × 7,429.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,111.36x = 93,399,443.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,399,443.94/9,111.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,250.88

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