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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,506.52, 13,114.98 and 6,363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,506.52, 13,114.98 and 6,363.72 is: 8,779.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,506.52 : 13,114.98 = 6,363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,506.52/13,114.98 = 6,363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,506.52x = 13,114.98 × 6,363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,506.52x = 83,460,060.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,460,060.53/9,506.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,779.24

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