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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,504.24, 13,117.96 and 6,323.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,504.24, 13,117.96 and 6,323.08 is: 8,727.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,504.24 : 13,117.96 = 6,323.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,504.24/13,117.96 = 6,323.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,504.24x = 13,117.96 × 6,323.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,504.24x = 82,945,910.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,945,910.52/9,504.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,727.25

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