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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,754.62, 14,612.49 and 9,072.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,754.62, 14,612.49 and 9,072.06 is: 13,590.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,754.62 : 14,612.49 = 9,072.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,754.62/14,612.49 = 9,072.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,754.62x = 14,612.49 × 9,072.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,754.62x = 132,565,386.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,565,386.03/9,754.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,590.01

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