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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.24, 13,884.51 and 8,637.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.24, 13,884.51 and 8,637.15 is: 12,961.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.24 : 13,884.51 = 8,637.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.24/13,884.51 = 8,637.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.24x = 13,884.51 × 8,637.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.24x = 119,922,601.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,922,601.90/9,252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,961.46

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