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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,751.84, 14,637.36 and 7,147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,751.84, 14,637.36 and 7,147.36 is: 10,728.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,751.84 : 14,637.36 = 7,147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,751.84/14,637.36 = 7,147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,751.84x = 14,637.36 × 7,147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,751.84x = 104,618,481.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,618,481.37/9,751.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,728.08

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