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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.35, 12,742.79 and 7,550.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.35, 12,742.79 and 7,550.03 is: 10,419.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.35 : 12,742.79 = 7,550.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.35/12,742.79 = 7,550.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.35x = 12,742.79 × 7,550.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.35x = 96,208,440.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,208,440.89/9,233.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,419.67

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