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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,499.62, 14,241.60 and 7,155.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,499.62, 14,241.60 and 7,155.12 is: 10,726.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,499.62 : 14,241.60 = 7,155.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,499.62/14,241.60 = 7,155.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,499.62x = 14,241.60 × 7,155.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,499.62x = 101,900,356.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,900,356.99/9,499.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,726.78

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