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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,516.58, 14,247.53 and 7,165.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,516.58, 14,247.53 and 7,165.55 is: 10,727.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,516.58 : 14,247.53 = 7,165.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,516.58/14,247.53 = 7,165.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,516.58x = 14,247.53 × 7,165.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,516.58x = 102,091,415.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,091,415.25/9,516.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,727.74

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