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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,460.72, 14,199.72 and 7,262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,460.72, 14,199.72 and 7,262.32 is: 10,900.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,460.72 : 14,199.72 = 7,262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,460.72/14,199.72 = 7,262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,460.72x = 14,199.72 × 7,262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,460.72x = 103,122,910.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,122,910.55/9,460.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,900.11

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