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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.69, 14,296.26 and 7,201.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.69, 14,296.26 and 7,201.31 is: 10,781.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.69 : 14,296.26 = 7,201.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.69/14,296.26 = 7,201.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.69x = 14,296.26 × 7,201.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.69x = 102,951,755.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,951,755.62/9,548.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,781.77

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