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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.95, 12,617.86 and 7,257.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.95, 12,617.86 and 7,257.54 is: 10,009.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.95 : 12,617.86 = 7,257.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.95/12,617.86 = 7,257.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.95x = 12,617.86 × 7,257.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.95x = 91,574,623.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,574,623.66/9,148.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,009.30

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