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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,499.20, 14,251.92 and 4,503.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,499.20, 14,251.92 and 4,503.72 is: 6,757.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,499.20 : 14,251.92 = 4,503.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,499.20/14,251.92 = 4,503.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,499.20x = 14,251.92 × 4,503.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,499.20x = 64,186,657.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,186,657.14/9,499.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,757.06

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