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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,482.67, 14,224.77 and 7,264.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,482.67, 14,224.77 and 7,264.71 is: 10,897.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,482.67 : 14,224.77 = 7,264.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,482.67/14,224.77 = 7,264.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,482.67x = 14,224.77 × 7,264.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,482.67x = 103,338,828.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,338,828.87/9,482.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,897.65

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