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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,972.30, 14,958.45 and 9,000.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,972.30, 14,958.45 and 9,000.30 is: 13,500.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,972.30 : 14,958.45 = 9,000.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,972.30/14,958.45 = 9,000.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,972.30x = 14,958.45 × 9,000.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,972.30x = 134,630,537.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,630,537.54/9,972.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,500.45

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