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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,604.95, 14,385.26 and 9,272.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,604.95, 14,385.26 and 9,272.49 is: 13,887.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,604.95 : 14,385.26 = 9,272.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,604.95/14,385.26 = 9,272.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,604.95x = 14,385.26 × 9,272.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,604.95x = 133,387,148.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,387,148.73/9,604.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,887.34

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