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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.84, 14,264.40 and 6,392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.84, 14,264.40 and 6,392.72 is: 9,585.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.84 : 14,264.40 = 6,392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.84/14,264.40 = 6,392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.84x = 14,264.40 × 6,392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.84x = 91,188,315.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,188,315.17/9,512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,585.81

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