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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.39, 13,914.62 and 4,012.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.39, 13,914.62 and 4,012.53 is: 6,021.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.39 : 13,914.62 = 4,012.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.39/13,914.62 = 4,012.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.39x = 13,914.62 × 4,012.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.39x = 55,832,830.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,832,830.19/9,272.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021.41

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