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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.17, 14,256.91 and 7,662.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.17, 14,256.91 and 7,662.13 is: 11,473.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.17 : 14,256.91 = 7,662.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.17/14,256.91 = 7,662.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.17x = 14,256.91 × 7,662.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.17x = 109,238,243.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,238,243.02/9,521.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,473.20

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