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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.67, 14,050.35 and 7,148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.67, 14,050.35 and 7,148.40 is: 10,727.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.67 : 14,050.35 = 7,148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.67/14,050.35 = 7,148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.67x = 14,050.35 × 7,148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.67x = 100,437,521.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,437,521.94/9,362.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,727.44

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