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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.59, 14,388.17 and 7,939.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.59, 14,388.17 and 7,939.63 is: 11,933.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.59 : 14,388.17 = 7,939.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.59/14,388.17 = 7,939.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.59x = 14,388.17 × 7,939.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.59x = 114,236,746.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,236,746.18/9,572.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,933.73

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