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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.26, 12,715.11 and 7,472.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.26, 12,715.11 and 7,472.70 is: 10,288.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.26 : 12,715.11 = 7,472.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.26/12,715.11 = 7,472.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.26x = 12,715.11 × 7,472.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.26x = 95,016,202.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,016,202.50/9,235.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,288.42

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