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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.17, 14,251.23 and 6,720.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.17, 14,251.23 and 6,720.99 is: 10,080.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.17 : 14,251.23 = 6,720.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.17/14,251.23 = 6,720.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.17x = 14,251.23 × 6,720.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.17x = 95,782,374.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,782,374.32/9,502.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,080.05

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