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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.80, 14,275.90 and 7,081.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.80, 14,275.90 and 7,081.50 is: 10,601.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.80 : 14,275.90 = 7,081.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.80/14,275.90 = 7,081.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.80x = 14,275.90 × 7,081.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.80x = 101,094,785.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,094,785.85/9,535.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,601.61

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