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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773.92, 13,212.36 and 6,325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773.92, 13,212.36 and 6,325.74 is: 9,525.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773.92 : 13,212.36 = 6,325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773.92/13,212.36 = 6,325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773.92x = 13,212.36 × 6,325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773.92x = 83,577,954.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,577,954.15/8,773.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,525.73

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