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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.58, 13,502.09 and 7,436.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.58, 13,502.09 and 7,436.84 is: 11,138.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.58 : 13,502.09 = 7,436.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.58/13,502.09 = 7,436.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.58x = 13,502.09 × 7,436.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.58x = 100,412,834.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,412,834.08/9,014.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,138.94

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