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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,143.69, 13,704.29 and 7,287.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,143.69, 13,704.29 and 7,287.17 is: 10,921.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,143.69 : 13,704.29 = 7,287.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,143.69/13,704.29 = 7,287.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,143.69x = 13,704.29 × 7,287.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,143.69x = 99,865,386.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,865,386.00/9,143.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,921.79

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