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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.48, 12,815.10 and 9,051.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.48, 12,815.10 and 9,051.24 is: 12,475.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.48 : 12,815.10 = 9,051.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.48/12,815.10 = 9,051.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.48x = 12,815.10 × 9,051.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.48x = 115,992,545.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,992,545.72/9,297.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,475.70

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