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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.52, 13,897.79 and 7,175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.52, 13,897.79 and 7,175.44 is: 10,768.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.52 : 13,897.79 = 7,175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.52/13,897.79 = 7,175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.52x = 13,897.79 × 7,175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.52x = 99,722,758.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,722,758.28/9,260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,768.59

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