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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,140.64, 12,600 and 7,459.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,140.64, 12,600 and 7,459.08 is: 10,282.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,140.64 : 12,600 = 7,459.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,140.64/12,600 = 7,459.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,140.64x = 12,600 × 7,459.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,140.64x = 93,984,408
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,984,408/9,140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,282.04

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