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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,972.48, 14,918.40 and 8,332.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,972.48, 14,918.40 and 8,332.32 is: 12,464.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,972.48 : 14,918.40 = 8,332.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,972.48/14,918.40 = 8,332.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,972.48x = 14,918.40 × 8,332.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,972.48x = 124,304,882.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,304,882.69/9,972.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,464.79

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