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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.32, 12,776.76 and 7,371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.32, 12,776.76 and 7,371.36 is: 10,174.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.32 : 12,776.76 = 7,371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.32/12,776.76 = 7,371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.32x = 12,776.76 × 7,371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.32x = 94,182,097.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,182,097.59/9,256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,174.90

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