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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,597.29, 14,381.35 and 7,120.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,597.29, 14,381.35 and 7,120.51 is: 10,669.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,597.29 : 14,381.35 = 7,120.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,597.29/14,381.35 = 7,120.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,597.29x = 14,381.35 × 7,120.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,597.29x = 102,402,492.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,402,492.73/9,597.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,669.94

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