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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.61, 12,815.05 and 7,031.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.61, 12,815.05 and 7,031.33 is: 9,716.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.61 : 12,815.05 = 7,031.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.61/12,815.05 = 7,031.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.61x = 12,815.05 × 7,031.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.61x = 90,106,811.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,106,811.92/9,273.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,716.48

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