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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,972.44, 14,942.26 and 7,905.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,972.44, 14,942.26 and 7,905.73 is: 11,845.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,972.44 : 14,942.26 = 7,905.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,972.44/14,942.26 = 7,905.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,972.44x = 14,942.26 × 7,905.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,972.44x = 118,129,358.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,129,358.91/9,972.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,845.58

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