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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,156.13, 12,623.23 and 7,273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,156.13, 12,623.23 and 7,273.96 is: 10,028.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,156.13 : 12,623.23 = 7,273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,156.13/12,623.23 = 7,273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,156.13x = 12,623.23 × 7,273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,156.13x = 91,820,870.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,820,870.09/9,156.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,028.35

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