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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,687.16, 14,502.90 and 7,233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,687.16, 14,502.90 and 7,233.40 is: 10,829.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,687.16 : 14,502.90 = 7,233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,687.16/14,502.90 = 7,233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,687.16x = 14,502.90 × 7,233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,687.16x = 104,905,276.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,905,276.86/9,687.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,829.31

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