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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.20, 14,020.80 and 7,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.20, 14,020.80 and 7,014.40 is: 10,521.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.20 : 14,020.80 = 7,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.20/14,020.80 = 7,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.20x = 14,020.80 × 7,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.20x = 98,347,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,347,499.52/9,347.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,521.60

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