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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,504, 13,121.28 and 6,197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,504, 13,121.28 and 6,197.76 is: 8,556.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,504 : 13,121.28 = 6,197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,504/13,121.28 = 6,197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,504x = 13,121.28 × 6,197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,504x = 81,322,544.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,322,544.33/9,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,556.67

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