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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.35, 13,712.03 and 7,262.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.35, 13,712.03 and 7,262.15 is: 10,893.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.35 : 13,712.03 = 7,262.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.35/13,712.03 = 7,262.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.35x = 13,712.03 × 7,262.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.35x = 99,578,782.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,578,782.35/9,141.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,893.23

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