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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,002.72, 13,492.56 and 7,958.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,002.72, 13,492.56 and 7,958.72 is: 11,927.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,002.72 : 13,492.56 = 7,958.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,002.72/13,492.56 = 7,958.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,002.72x = 13,492.56 × 7,958.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,002.72x = 107,383,507.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,383,507.12/9,002.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,927.90

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