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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,381.70, 12,952.61 and 6,553.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,381.70, 12,952.61 and 6,553.81 is: 9,048.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,381.70 : 12,952.61 = 6,553.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,381.70/12,952.61 = 6,553.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,381.70x = 12,952.61 × 6,553.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,381.70x = 84,888,879.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,888,879.79/9,381.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,048.35

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