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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.98, 13,873.92 and 7,164.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.98, 13,873.92 and 7,164.46 is: 10,729.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.98 : 13,873.92 = 7,164.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.98/13,873.92 = 7,164.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.98x = 13,873.92 × 7,164.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.98x = 99,399,144.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,399,144.88/9,263.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,729.64

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