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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.64, 13,867.20 and 7,053.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.64, 13,867.20 and 7,053.12 is: 10,571.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.64 : 13,867.20 = 7,053.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.64/13,867.20 = 7,053.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.64x = 13,867.20 × 7,053.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.64x = 97,807,025.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,807,025.66/9,251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,571.86

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