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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.06, 12,874.05 and 7,451.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.06, 12,874.05 and 7,451.70 is: 10,285.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.06 : 12,874.05 = 7,451.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.06/12,874.05 = 7,451.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.06x = 12,874.05 × 7,451.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.06x = 95,933,558.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,933,558.39/9,327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,285.51

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