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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,651.24, 14,462.28 and 7,174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,651.24, 14,462.28 and 7,174.44 is: 10,750.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,651.24 : 14,462.28 = 7,174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,651.24/14,462.28 = 7,174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,651.24x = 14,462.28 × 7,174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,651.24x = 103,758,760.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,758,760.12/9,651.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,750.82

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