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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,016.85, 13,555.74 and 7,283.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,016.85, 13,555.74 and 7,283.27 is: 10,949.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,016.85 : 13,555.74 = 7,283.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,016.85/13,555.74 = 7,283.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,016.85x = 13,555.74 × 7,283.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,016.85x = 98,730,114.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,730,114.47/9,016.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,949.51

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