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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,352.58, 13,998.14 and 7,119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,352.58, 13,998.14 and 7,119.36 is: 10,655.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,352.58 : 13,998.14 = 7,119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,352.58/13,998.14 = 7,119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,352.58x = 13,998.14 × 7,119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,352.58x = 99,657,745.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,657,745.80/9,352.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,655.65

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