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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,932.15, 13,718.50 and 7,425.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,932.15, 13,718.50 and 7,425.39 is: 10,256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932.15 : 13,718.50 = 7,425.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932.15/13,718.50 = 7,425.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932.15x = 13,718.50 × 7,425.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932.15x = 101,865,168.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,865,168.43/9,932.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,256.10

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