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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.76, 13,527.14 and 6,251.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.76, 13,527.14 and 6,251.63 is: 9,362.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.76 : 13,527.14 = 6,251.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.76/13,527.14 = 6,251.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.76x = 13,527.14 × 6,251.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.76x = 84,566,575.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,566,575.34/9,032.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,362.21

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