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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.64, 13,727.88 and 7,205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.64, 13,727.88 and 7,205.40 is: 10,807.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.64 : 13,727.88 = 7,205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.64/13,727.88 = 7,205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.64x = 13,727.88 × 7,205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.64x = 98,914,866.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,914,866.55/9,152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,807.25

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