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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.72, 12,591.78 and 7,445.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.72, 12,591.78 and 7,445.22 is: 10,271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.72 : 12,591.78 = 7,445.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.72/12,591.78 = 7,445.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.72x = 12,591.78 × 7,445.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.72x = 93,748,572.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,748,572.29/9,126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,271.88

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