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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.87, 14,263.23 and 4,572.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.87, 14,263.23 and 4,572.68 is: 6,856.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.87 : 14,263.23 = 4,572.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.87/14,263.23 = 4,572.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.87x = 14,263.23 × 4,572.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.87x = 65,221,186.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,221,186.56/9,512.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,856.10

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