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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.60, 13,877.40 and 6,335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.60, 13,877.40 and 6,335.60 is: 9,503.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.60 : 13,877.40 = 6,335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.60/13,877.40 = 6,335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.60x = 13,877.40 × 6,335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.60x = 87,921,655.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,921,655.44/9,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,503.40

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