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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.52, 13,565.92 and 6,277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.52, 13,565.92 and 6,277.50 is: 9,410.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.52 : 13,565.92 = 6,277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.52/13,565.92 = 6,277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.52x = 13,565.92 × 6,277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.52x = 85,159,994.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,159,994.97/9,049.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,410.45

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