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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.32, 12,637.74 and 7,485.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.32, 12,637.74 and 7,485.96 is: 10,321.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.32 : 12,637.74 = 7,485.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.32/12,637.74 = 7,485.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.32x = 12,637.74 × 7,485.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.32x = 94,605,616.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,605,616.13/9,166.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,321.00

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