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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,145.92, 12,609.90 and 7,465.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,145.92, 12,609.90 and 7,465.62 is: 10,293.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,145.92 : 12,609.90 = 7,465.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,145.92/12,609.90 = 7,465.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,145.92x = 12,609.90 × 7,465.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,145.92x = 94,140,721.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,140,721.64/9,145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,293.19

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