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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,401.51, 14,090.07 and 7,042.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,401.51, 14,090.07 and 7,042.92 is: 10,555.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,401.51 : 14,090.07 = 7,042.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,401.51/14,090.07 = 7,042.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,401.51x = 14,090.07 × 7,042.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,401.51x = 99,235,235.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,235,235.80/9,401.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,555.25

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