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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,448.62, 14,227.86 and 7,000.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,448.62, 14,227.86 and 7,000.80 is: 10,541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,448.62 : 14,227.86 = 7,000.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,448.62/14,227.86 = 7,000.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,448.62x = 14,227.86 × 7,000.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,448.62x = 99,606,402.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,606,402.29/9,448.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,541.90

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