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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.62, 13,733.31 and 6,972.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.62, 13,733.31 and 6,972.24 is: 10,435.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.62 : 13,733.31 = 6,972.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.62/13,733.31 = 6,972.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.62x = 13,733.31 × 6,972.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.62x = 95,751,933.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,751,933.31/9,175.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,435.47

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