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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.47, 12,633.86 and 7,814.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.47, 12,633.86 and 7,814.40 is: 10,791.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.47 : 12,633.86 = 7,814.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.47/12,633.86 = 7,814.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.47x = 12,633.86 × 7,814.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.47x = 98,726,035.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,726,035.58/9,148.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,791.54

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