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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.12, 14,231.63 and 7,003.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.12, 14,231.63 and 7,003.30 is: 10,545.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.12 : 14,231.63 = 7,003.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.12/14,231.63 = 7,003.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.12x = 14,231.63 × 7,003.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.12x = 99,668,374.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,668,374.38/9,451.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,545.67

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