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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.17, 13,875.91 and 7,586.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.17, 13,875.91 and 7,586.81 is: 11,353.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.17 : 13,875.91 = 7,586.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.17/13,875.91 = 7,586.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.17x = 13,875.91 × 7,586.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.17x = 105,273,892.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,273,892.75/9,272.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,353.75

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