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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.23, 14,262.72 and 7,321.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.23, 14,262.72 and 7,321.50 is: 10,979.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.23 : 14,262.72 = 7,321.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.23/14,262.72 = 7,321.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.23x = 14,262.72 × 7,321.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.23x = 104,424,504.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,424,504.48/9,511.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,979.07

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