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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,585.81, 14,368.02 and 7,238.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,585.81, 14,368.02 and 7,238.19 is: 10,849.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,585.81 : 14,368.02 = 7,238.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,585.81/14,368.02 = 7,238.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,585.81x = 14,368.02 × 7,238.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,585.81x = 103,998,485.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,998,485.42/9,585.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,849.21

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