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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.01, 13,881.24 and 7,714.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.01, 13,881.24 and 7,714.98 is: 11,558.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.01 : 13,881.24 = 7,714.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.01/13,881.24 = 7,714.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.01x = 13,881.24 × 7,714.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.01x = 107,093,488.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,093,488.98/9,265.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,558.92

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