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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.58, 13,680.72 and 7,371.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.58, 13,680.72 and 7,371.74 is: 11,052.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.58 : 13,680.72 = 7,371.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.58/13,680.72 = 7,371.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.58x = 13,680.72 × 7,371.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.58x = 100,850,710.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,850,710.85/9,124.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,052.64

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