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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.58, 12,651.48 and 7,294.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.58, 12,651.48 and 7,294.50 is: 10,056.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.58 : 12,651.48 = 7,294.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.58/12,651.48 = 7,294.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.58x = 12,651.48 × 7,294.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.58x = 92,286,220.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,286,220.86/9,176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,056.71

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