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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.85, 13,552.74 and 7,281.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.85, 13,552.74 and 7,281.27 is: 10,946.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.85 : 13,552.74 = 7,281.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.85/13,552.74 = 7,281.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.85x = 13,552.74 × 7,281.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.85x = 98,681,159.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,681,159.18/9,014.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,946.51

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