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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,361.62, 14,029.40 and 7,272.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,361.62, 14,029.40 and 7,272.09 is: 10,898.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,361.62 : 14,029.40 = 7,272.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,361.62/14,029.40 = 7,272.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,361.62x = 14,029.40 × 7,272.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,361.62x = 102,023,077.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,023,077.63/9,361.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,898.02

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