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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.72, 14,320.68 and 7,187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.72, 14,320.68 and 7,187.52 is: 10,785.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.72 : 14,320.68 = 7,187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.72/14,320.68 = 7,187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.72x = 14,320.68 × 7,187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.72x = 102,930,173.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,930,173.91/9,543.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,785.12

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