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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,530.37, 14,262.29 and 7,275.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,530.37, 14,262.29 and 7,275.03 is: 10,887.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,530.37 : 14,262.29 = 7,275.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,530.37/14,262.29 = 7,275.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,530.37x = 14,262.29 × 7,275.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,530.37x = 103,758,587.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,758,587.62/9,530.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,887.15

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