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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.76, 12,501.32 and 9,152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.76, 12,501.32 and 9,152.60 is: 12,461.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.76 : 12,501.32 = 9,152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.76/12,501.32 = 9,152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.76x = 12,501.32 × 9,152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.76x = 114,419,581.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,419,581.43/9,181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,461.62

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