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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,852.73, 14,766.26 and 4,002.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,852.73, 14,766.26 and 4,002.50 is: 5,998.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,852.73 : 14,766.26 = 4,002.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,852.73/14,766.26 = 4,002.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,852.73x = 14,766.26 × 4,002.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,852.73x = 59,101,955.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,101,955.65/9,852.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,998.54

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