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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.97, 14,290.33 and 7,561.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.97, 14,290.33 and 7,561.23 is: 11,323.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.97 : 14,290.33 = 7,561.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.97/14,290.33 = 7,561.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.97x = 14,290.33 × 7,561.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.97x = 108,052,473.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,052,473.88/9,541.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,323.92

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