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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.10, 12,592.31 and 7,445.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.10, 12,592.31 and 7,445.61 is: 10,272.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.10 : 12,592.31 = 7,445.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.10/12,592.31 = 7,445.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.10x = 12,592.31 × 7,445.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.10x = 93,757,392.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,757,392.03/9,127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,272.42

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