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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.66, 13,861.32 and 7,701.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.66, 13,861.32 and 7,701.62 is: 11,538.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.66 : 13,861.32 = 7,701.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.66/13,861.32 = 7,701.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.66x = 13,861.32 × 7,701.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.66x = 106,754,550.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,754,550.03/9,251.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,538.97

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