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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.45, 12,945.58 and 7,248.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.45, 12,945.58 and 7,248.17 is: 10,006.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.45 : 12,945.58 = 7,248.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.45/12,945.58 = 7,248.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.45x = 12,945.58 × 7,248.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.45x = 93,831,706.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,831,706.01/9,377.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,006.11

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