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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,516.37, 13,145.14 and 7,305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,516.37, 13,145.14 and 7,305.56 is: 10,091.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,516.37 : 13,145.14 = 7,305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,516.37/13,145.14 = 7,305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,516.37x = 13,145.14 × 7,305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,516.37x = 96,032,608.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,032,608.98/9,516.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,091.31

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