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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.54, 12,362.58 and 7,073.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.54, 12,362.58 and 7,073.52 is: 9,756.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.54 : 12,362.58 = 7,073.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.54/12,362.58 = 7,073.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.54x = 12,362.58 × 7,073.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.54x = 87,446,956.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,446,956.88/8,962.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,756.94

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