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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.31, 14,912.38 and 7,035.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.31, 14,912.38 and 7,035.31 is: 10,542.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.31 : 14,912.38 = 7,035.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.31/14,912.38 = 7,035.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.31x = 14,912.38 × 7,035.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.31x = 104,913,216.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,913,216.14/9,951.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,542.65

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