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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,153.50, 12,597.78 and 7,547.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,153.50, 12,597.78 and 7,547.30 is: 10,387.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,153.50 : 12,597.78 = 7,547.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,153.50/12,597.78 = 7,547.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,153.50x = 12,597.78 × 7,547.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,153.50x = 95,079,224.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,079,224.99/9,153.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,387.20

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