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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.14, 12,743.55 and 7,356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.14, 12,743.55 and 7,356.50 is: 10,141.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.14 : 12,743.55 = 7,356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.14/12,743.55 = 7,356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.14x = 12,743.55 × 7,356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.14x = 93,747,861.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,747,861.86/9,244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,141.33

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