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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.72, 14,054.86 and 3,525.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.72, 14,054.86 and 3,525.19 is: 5,286.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.72 : 14,054.86 = 3,525.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.72/14,054.86 = 3,525.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.72x = 14,054.86 × 3,525.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.72x = 49,546,051.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,546,051.92/9,372.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,286.20

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