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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,727.83, 14,577.98 and 7,526.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,727.83, 14,577.98 and 7,526.25 is: 11,278.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,727.83 : 14,577.98 = 7,526.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,727.83/14,577.98 = 7,526.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,727.83x = 14,577.98 × 7,526.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,727.83x = 109,717,484.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,717,484.34/9,727.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,278.72

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