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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.72, 12,644.48 and 7,302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.72, 12,644.48 and 7,302.40 is: 10,090.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.72 : 12,644.48 = 7,302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.72/12,644.48 = 7,302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.72x = 12,644.48 × 7,302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.72x = 92,335,050.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,335,050.75/9,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,090.47

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