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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,501.52, 14,252.53 and 4,502.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,501.52, 14,252.53 and 4,502.72 is: 6,754.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,501.52 : 14,252.53 = 4,502.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,501.52/14,252.53 = 4,502.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,501.52x = 14,252.53 × 4,502.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,501.52x = 64,175,151.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,175,151.88/9,501.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,754.20

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