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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,163.26, 12,633.66 and 7,482.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,163.26, 12,633.66 and 7,482.96 is: 10,316.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,163.26 : 12,633.66 = 7,482.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,163.26/12,633.66 = 7,482.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,163.26x = 12,633.66 × 7,482.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,163.26x = 94,537,172.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,537,172.43/9,163.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,316.98

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