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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,863.20, 14,794.80 and 6,752.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,863.20, 14,794.80 and 6,752.80 is: 10,129.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,863.20 : 14,794.80 = 6,752.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,863.20/14,794.80 = 6,752.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,863.20x = 14,794.80 × 6,752.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,863.20x = 99,906,325.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,906,325.44/9,863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,129.20

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