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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.42, 12,681.50 and 7,302.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.42, 12,681.50 and 7,302.35 is: 10,079.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.42 : 12,681.50 = 7,302.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.42/12,681.50 = 7,302.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.42x = 12,681.50 × 7,302.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.42x = 92,604,651.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,604,651.61/9,187.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,079.51

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