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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,320.72, 12,858.48 and 7,337.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,320.72, 12,858.48 and 7,337.25 is: 10,122.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,320.72 : 12,858.48 = 7,337.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,320.72/12,858.48 = 7,337.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,320.72x = 12,858.48 × 7,337.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,320.72x = 94,345,882.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,345,882.38/9,320.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,122.17

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