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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.87, 13,517.80 and 6,562.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.87, 13,517.80 and 6,562.28 is: 9,843.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.87 : 13,517.80 = 6,562.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.87/13,517.80 = 6,562.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.87x = 13,517.80 × 6,562.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.87x = 88,707,488.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,707,488.18/9,011.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,843.41

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