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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.92, 14,246.76 and 7,304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.92, 14,246.76 and 7,304.40 is: 10,940.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.92 : 14,246.76 = 7,304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.92/14,246.76 = 7,304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.92x = 14,246.76 × 7,304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.92x = 104,064,033.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,064,033.74/9,511.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,940.38

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