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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,135.59, 12,606.23 and 7,251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,135.59, 12,606.23 and 7,251.73 is: 10,006.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,135.59 : 12,606.23 = 7,251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,135.59/12,606.23 = 7,251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,135.59x = 12,606.23 × 7,251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,135.59x = 91,416,962.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,416,962.89/9,135.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,006.69

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