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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,903.63, 14,859.36 and 7,284.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,903.63, 14,859.36 and 7,284.36 is: 10,929.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,903.63 : 14,859.36 = 7,284.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,903.63/14,859.36 = 7,284.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,903.63x = 14,859.36 × 7,284.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,903.63x = 108,240,927.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,240,927.61/9,903.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,929.42

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