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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.50, 12,596.40 and 7,546.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.50, 12,596.40 and 7,546.30 is: 10,385.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.50 : 12,596.40 = 7,546.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.50/12,596.40 = 7,546.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.50x = 12,596.40 × 7,546.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.50x = 95,056,213.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,056,213.32/9,152.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,385.82

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