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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.04, 13,897.52 and 7,159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.04, 13,897.52 and 7,159.72 is: 10,739.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.04 : 13,897.52 = 7,159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.04/13,897.52 = 7,159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.04x = 13,897.52 × 7,159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.04x = 99,502,335.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,502,335.05/9,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,739.55

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