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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,503.08, 14,195.34 and 7,042.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,503.08, 14,195.34 and 7,042.70 is: 10,520.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,503.08 : 14,195.34 = 7,042.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,503.08/14,195.34 = 7,042.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,503.08x = 14,195.34 × 7,042.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,503.08x = 99,973,521.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,973,521.02/9,503.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,520.12

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