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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.81, 14,056.44 and 7,725.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.81, 14,056.44 and 7,725.27 is: 11,585.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.81 : 14,056.44 = 7,725.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.81/14,056.44 = 7,725.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.81x = 14,056.44 × 7,725.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.81x = 108,589,817.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,589,817.98/9,372.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,585.62

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