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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,132.67, 12,591.61 and 7,452.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,132.67, 12,591.61 and 7,452.37 is: 10,274.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,132.67 : 12,591.61 = 7,452.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,132.67/12,591.61 = 7,452.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,132.67x = 12,591.61 × 7,452.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,132.67x = 93,837,336.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,837,336.62/9,132.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,274.91

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