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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,466.75, 14,133.36 and 7,233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,466.75, 14,133.36 and 7,233.79 is: 10,799.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,466.75 : 14,133.36 = 7,233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,466.75/14,133.36 = 7,233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,466.75x = 14,133.36 × 7,233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,466.75x = 102,237,722.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,237,722.90/9,466.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,799.67

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