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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,526.72, 14,185.92 and 9,176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,526.72, 14,185.92 and 9,176.80 is: 13,664.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,526.72 : 14,185.92 = 9,176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,526.72/14,185.92 = 9,176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,526.72x = 14,185.92 × 9,176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,526.72x = 130,181,350.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,181,350.66/9,526.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,664.87

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