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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.18, 12,605.40 and 7,819.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.18, 12,605.40 and 7,819.26 is: 10,782.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.18 : 12,605.40 = 7,819.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.18/12,605.40 = 7,819.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.18x = 12,605.40 × 7,819.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.18x = 98,564,900.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,564,900.00/9,141.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,782.51

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