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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.72, 13,863.72 and 7,952.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.72, 13,863.72 and 7,952.96 is: 11,925.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.72 : 13,863.72 = 7,952.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.72/13,863.72 = 7,952.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.72x = 13,863.72 × 7,952.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.72x = 110,257,610.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,257,610.61/9,245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,925.26

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