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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.28, 13,868.70 and 7,056.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.28, 13,868.70 and 7,056.10 is: 10,576.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.28 : 13,868.70 = 7,056.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.28/13,868.70 = 7,056.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.28x = 13,868.70 × 7,056.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.28x = 97,858,934.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,858,934.07/9,252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,576.74

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