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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.28, 13,867.20 and 7,055.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.28, 13,867.20 and 7,055.10 is: 10,575.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.28 : 13,867.20 = 7,055.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.28/13,867.20 = 7,055.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.28x = 13,867.20 × 7,055.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.28x = 97,834,482.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,834,482.72/9,251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,575.24

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