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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,125.31, 12,581.52 and 7,615.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,125.31, 12,581.52 and 7,615.05 is: 10,499.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,125.31 : 12,581.52 = 7,615.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,125.31/12,581.52 = 7,615.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,125.31x = 12,581.52 × 7,615.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,125.31x = 95,808,903.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,808,903.88/9,125.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,499.25

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