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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.31, 12,584.28 and 7,617.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.31, 12,584.28 and 7,617.05 is: 10,502.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.31 : 12,584.28 = 7,617.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.31/12,584.28 = 7,617.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.31x = 12,584.28 × 7,617.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.31x = 95,855,089.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,855,089.97/9,127.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,502.01

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