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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.04, 14,029.68 and 7,320.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.04, 14,029.68 and 7,320.48 is: 10,959.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.04 : 14,029.68 = 7,320.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.04/14,029.68 = 7,320.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.04x = 14,029.68 × 7,320.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.04x = 102,703,991.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,703,991.85/9,371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,959.72

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