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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,016.74, 12,446.78 and 7,752.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,016.74, 12,446.78 and 7,752.72 is: 10,701.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,016.74 : 12,446.78 = 7,752.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,016.74/12,446.78 = 7,752.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,016.74x = 12,446.78 × 7,752.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,016.74x = 96,496,400.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,496,400.24/9,016.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,701.92

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