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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.60, 12,591.61 and 7,445.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.60, 12,591.61 and 7,445.10 is: 10,271.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.60 : 12,591.61 = 7,445.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.60/12,591.61 = 7,445.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.60x = 12,591.61 × 7,445.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.60x = 93,745,795.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,745,795.61/9,126.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,271.71

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