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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,925.02, 14,864.72 and 5,754.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,925.02, 14,864.72 and 5,754.72 is: 8,618.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,925.02 : 14,864.72 = 5,754.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,925.02/14,864.72 = 5,754.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,925.02x = 14,864.72 × 5,754.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,925.02x = 85,542,301.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,542,301.48/9,925.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,618.85

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