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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.34, 13,850.01 and 7,157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.34, 13,850.01 and 7,157.58 is: 10,736.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.34 : 13,850.01 = 7,157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.34/13,850.01 = 7,157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.34x = 13,850.01 × 7,157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.34x = 99,132,554.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,132,554.58/9,233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,736.37

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