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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.51, 13,883.49 and 7,716.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.51, 13,883.49 and 7,716.48 is: 11,561.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.51 : 13,883.49 = 7,716.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.51/13,883.49 = 7,716.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.51x = 13,883.49 × 7,716.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.51x = 107,131,672.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,131,672.92/9,266.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,561.17

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