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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.72, 12,621.42 and 7,467.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.72, 12,621.42 and 7,467.15 is: 10,309.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.72 : 12,621.42 = 7,467.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.72/12,621.42 = 7,467.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.72x = 12,621.42 × 7,467.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.72x = 94,246,036.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,246,036.35/9,141.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,309.44

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