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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,963.39, 13,747.46 and 7,572.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,963.39, 13,747.46 and 7,572.72 is: 10,448.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,963.39 : 13,747.46 = 7,572.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,963.39/13,747.46 = 7,572.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,963.39x = 13,747.46 × 7,572.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,963.39x = 104,105,721.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,105,721.58/9,963.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,448.83

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