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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,449.62, 14,229.37 and 7,001.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,449.62, 14,229.37 and 7,001.80 is: 10,543.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,449.62 : 14,229.37 = 7,001.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,449.62/14,229.37 = 7,001.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,449.62x = 14,229.37 × 7,001.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,449.62x = 99,631,202.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,631,202.87/9,449.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,543.41

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