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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,374.58, 12,924.09 and 7,250.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,374.58, 12,924.09 and 7,250.76 is: 9,996.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,374.58 : 12,924.09 = 7,250.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,374.58/12,924.09 = 7,250.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,374.58x = 12,924.09 × 7,250.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,374.58x = 93,709,474.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,709,474.81/9,374.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,996.13

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