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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,234.34, 13,851.51 and 7,158.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,234.34, 13,851.51 and 7,158.58 is: 10,737.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,234.34 : 13,851.51 = 7,158.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,234.34/13,851.51 = 7,158.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,234.34x = 13,851.51 × 7,158.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,234.34x = 99,157,142.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,157,142.46/9,234.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,737.87

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