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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,860.61, 14,745.99 and 7,363.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,860.61, 14,745.99 and 7,363.55 is: 11,011.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,860.61 : 14,745.99 = 7,363.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,860.61/14,745.99 = 7,363.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,860.61x = 14,745.99 × 7,363.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,860.61x = 108,582,797.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,582,797.80/9,860.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,011.78

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