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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.91, 12,875.96 and 7,197.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.91, 12,875.96 and 7,197.68 is: 9,937.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.91 : 12,875.96 = 7,197.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.91/12,875.96 = 7,197.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.91x = 12,875.96 × 7,197.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.91x = 92,676,939.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,676,939.40/9,325.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,937.58

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