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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,919.72, 14,881.92 and 7,003.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,919.72, 14,881.92 and 7,003.72 is: 10,507.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,919.72 : 14,881.92 = 7,003.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,919.72/14,881.92 = 7,003.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,919.72x = 14,881.92 × 7,003.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,919.72x = 104,228,800.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,228,800.74/9,919.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,507.23

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