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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,971.56, 13,752.57 and 7,279.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,971.56, 13,752.57 and 7,279.75 is: 10,040.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,971.56 : 13,752.57 = 7,279.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,971.56/13,752.57 = 7,279.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,971.56x = 13,752.57 × 7,279.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,971.56x = 100,115,271.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,115,271.46/9,971.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,040.08

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