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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,114.88, 13,665.72 and 7,362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,114.88, 13,665.72 and 7,362.04 is: 11,037.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,114.88 : 13,665.72 = 7,362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,114.88/13,665.72 = 7,362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,114.88x = 13,665.72 × 7,362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,114.88x = 100,607,577.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,607,577.27/9,114.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,037.73

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