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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.75, 12,634.43 and 7,268.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.75, 12,634.43 and 7,268.33 is: 10,025.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.75 : 12,634.43 = 7,268.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.75/12,634.43 = 7,268.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.75x = 12,634.43 × 7,268.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.75x = 91,831,242.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,831,242.73/9,159.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,025.52

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