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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,554.63, 14,298.08 and 7,049.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,554.63, 14,298.08 and 7,049.88 is: 10,549.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,554.63 : 14,298.08 = 7,049.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,554.63/14,298.08 = 7,049.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,554.63x = 14,298.08 × 7,049.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,554.63x = 100,799,712.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,799,712.98/9,554.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,549.83

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