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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.20, 12,593.24 and 7,537.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.20, 12,593.24 and 7,537.40 is: 10,383.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.20 : 12,593.24 = 7,537.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.20/12,593.24 = 7,537.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.20x = 12,593.24 × 7,537.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.20x = 94,920,287.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,920,287.18/9,141.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,383.79

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