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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,872.06, 13,609.01 and 7,510.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,872.06, 13,609.01 and 7,510.10 is: 10,352.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,872.06 : 13,609.01 = 7,510.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,872.06/13,609.01 = 7,510.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,872.06x = 13,609.01 × 7,510.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,872.06x = 102,204,976.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,204,976.73/9,872.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,352.96

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