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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,952.63, 14,916.62 and 8,722.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,952.63, 14,916.62 and 8,722.44 is: 13,072.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,952.63 : 14,916.62 = 8,722.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,952.63/14,916.62 = 8,722.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,952.63x = 14,916.62 × 8,722.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,952.63x = 130,109,344.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,109,344.76/9,952.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,072.86

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