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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,614.30, 14,406.84 and 7,137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,614.30, 14,406.84 and 7,137.50 is: 10,695.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,614.30 : 14,406.84 = 7,137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,614.30/14,406.84 = 7,137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,614.30x = 14,406.84 × 7,137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,614.30x = 102,828,820.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,828,820.50/9,614.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,695.40

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