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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.63, 13,874.06 and 6,504.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.63, 13,874.06 and 6,504.71 is: 9,732.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.63 : 13,874.06 = 6,504.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.63/13,874.06 = 6,504.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.63x = 13,874.06 × 6,504.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.63x = 90,246,634.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,246,634.93/9,272.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,732.59

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