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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,123.30, 12,591.18 and 7,628.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,123.30, 12,591.18 and 7,628.58 is: 10,528.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,123.30 : 12,591.18 = 7,628.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,123.30/12,591.18 = 7,628.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,123.30x = 12,591.18 × 7,628.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,123.30x = 96,052,823.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,052,823.92/9,123.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,528.30

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