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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,972.32, 14,904.41 and 9,184.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,972.32, 14,904.41 and 9,184.19 is: 13,726.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,972.32 : 14,904.41 = 9,184.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,972.32/14,904.41 = 9,184.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,972.32x = 14,904.41 × 9,184.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,972.32x = 136,884,812.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,884,812.83/9,972.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,726.48

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