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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.96, 14,272.82 and 4,247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.96, 14,272.82 and 4,247.50 is: 6,372.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.96 : 14,272.82 = 4,247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.96/14,272.82 = 4,247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.96x = 14,272.82 × 4,247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.96x = 60,623,802.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,623,802.95/9,512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,372.76

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