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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,128.47, 12,585.87 and 7,618.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,128.47, 12,585.87 and 7,618.20 is: 10,503.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,128.47 : 12,585.87 = 7,618.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,128.47/12,585.87 = 7,618.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,128.47x = 12,585.87 × 7,618.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,128.47x = 95,881,624.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,881,624.32/9,128.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,503.59

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