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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.13, 14,288.53 and 7,073.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.13, 14,288.53 and 7,073.82 is: 10,589.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.13 : 14,288.53 = 7,073.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.13/14,288.53 = 7,073.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.13x = 14,288.53 × 7,073.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.13x = 101,074,489.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,074,489.28/9,545.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,589.12

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