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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,071.36, 13,594.26 and 7,214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,071.36, 13,594.26 and 7,214.24 is: 10,811.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,071.36 : 13,594.26 = 7,214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,071.36/13,594.26 = 7,214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,071.36x = 13,594.26 × 7,214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,071.36x = 98,072,254.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,072,254.26/9,071.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,811.20

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