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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,562.47, 14,317.10 and 7,215.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,562.47, 14,317.10 and 7,215.39 is: 10,803.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,562.47 : 14,317.10 = 7,215.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,562.47/14,317.10 = 7,215.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,562.47x = 14,317.10 × 7,215.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,562.47x = 103,303,424.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,303,424.09/9,562.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,803.01

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