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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.80, 14,303.40 and 7,062.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.80, 14,303.40 and 7,062.40 is: 10,605.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.80 : 14,303.40 = 7,062.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.80/14,303.40 = 7,062.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.80x = 14,303.40 × 7,062.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.80x = 101,016,332.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,016,332.16/9,524.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,605.61

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