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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.20, 14,213.52 and 7,257.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.20, 14,213.52 and 7,257.24 is: 10,886.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.20 : 14,213.52 = 7,257.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.20/14,213.52 = 7,257.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.20x = 14,213.52 × 7,257.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.20x = 103,150,925.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,150,925.88/9,475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,886.41

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