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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.87, 12,811.37 and 7,298.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.87, 12,811.37 and 7,298.10 is: 10,084.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.87 : 12,811.37 = 7,298.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.87/12,811.37 = 7,298.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.87x = 12,811.37 × 7,298.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.87x = 93,498,622.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,498,622.91/9,271.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,084.12

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