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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,759.02, 14,556.29 and 8,180.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,759.02, 14,556.29 and 8,180.73 is: 12,202.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,759.02 : 14,556.29 = 8,180.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,759.02/14,556.29 = 8,180.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,759.02x = 14,556.29 × 8,180.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,759.02x = 119,081,037.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,081,037.39/9,759.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,202.16

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