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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,361.84, 12,918.72 and 7,377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,361.84, 12,918.72 and 7,377.52 is: 10,180.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,361.84 : 12,918.72 = 7,377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,361.84/12,918.72 = 7,377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,361.84x = 12,918.72 × 7,377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,361.84x = 95,308,115.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,308,115.17/9,361.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,180.49

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