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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.16, 14,367.65 and 7,245.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.16, 14,367.65 and 7,245.27 is: 10,858.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.16 : 14,367.65 = 7,245.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.16/14,367.65 = 7,245.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.16x = 14,367.65 × 7,245.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.16x = 104,097,467.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,097,467.29/9,587.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,858.01

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