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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,289.26, 12,811.73 and 7,496.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,289.26, 12,811.73 and 7,496.26 is: 10,338.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,289.26 : 12,811.73 = 7,496.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,289.26/12,811.73 = 7,496.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,289.26x = 12,811.73 × 7,496.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,289.26x = 96,040,059.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,040,059.13/9,289.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,338.83

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