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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.17, 13,157.73 and 7,303.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.17, 13,157.73 and 7,303.14 is: 10,071.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.17 : 13,157.73 = 7,303.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.17/13,157.73 = 7,303.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.17x = 13,157.73 × 7,303.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.17x = 96,092,744.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,092,744.27/9,541.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,071.38

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