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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.17, 13,149.45 and 7,297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.17, 13,149.45 and 7,297.14 is: 10,063.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.17 : 13,149.45 = 7,297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.17/13,149.45 = 7,297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.17x = 13,149.45 × 7,297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.17x = 95,953,377.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,953,377.57/9,535.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,063.10

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