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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.51, 13,493.93 and 7,243.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.51, 13,493.93 and 7,243.97 is: 10,850.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.51 : 13,493.93 = 7,243.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.51/13,493.93 = 7,243.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.51x = 13,493.93 × 7,243.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.51x = 97,749,520.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,749,520.41/9,008.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,850.80

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