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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.47, 13,876.02 and 7,072.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.47, 13,876.02 and 7,072.65 is: 10,609.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.47 : 13,876.02 = 7,072.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.47/13,876.02 = 7,072.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.47x = 13,876.02 × 7,072.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.47x = 98,140,232.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,140,232.85/9,250.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,609.22

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