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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,965.19, 13,742.60 and 7,453.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,965.19, 13,742.60 and 7,453.11 is: 10,278.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,965.19 : 13,742.60 = 7,453.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,965.19/13,742.60 = 7,453.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,965.19x = 13,742.60 × 7,453.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,965.19x = 102,425,072.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,425,072.22/9,965.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,278.29

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