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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325.52, 14,253.58 and 6,972.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,325.52, 14,253.58 and 6,972.88 is: 9,625.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,325.52 : 14,253.58 = 6,972.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,325.52/14,253.58 = 6,972.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,325.52x = 14,253.58 × 6,972.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,325.52x = 99,388,502.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,388,502.91/10,325.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,625.52

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