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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,349.20, 14,023.80 and 7,016.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,349.20, 14,023.80 and 7,016.40 is: 10,524.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,349.20 : 14,023.80 = 7,016.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,349.20/14,023.80 = 7,016.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,349.20x = 14,023.80 × 7,016.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,349.20x = 98,396,590.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,396,590.32/9,349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,524.60

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