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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.70, 13,542.45 and 7,314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.70, 13,542.45 and 7,314.70 is: 10,954.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.70 : 13,542.45 = 7,314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.70/13,542.45 = 7,314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.70x = 13,542.45 × 7,314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.70x = 99,058,959.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,058,959.02/9,042.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,954.58

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