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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.62, 14,030.90 and 7,273.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.62, 14,030.90 and 7,273.09 is: 10,899.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.62 : 14,030.90 = 7,273.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.62/14,030.90 = 7,273.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.62x = 14,030.90 × 7,273.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.62x = 102,047,998.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,047,998.48/9,362.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,899.51

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