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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.96, 13,132.50 and 6,331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.96, 13,132.50 and 6,331.56 is: 8,740.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.96 : 13,132.50 = 6,331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.96/13,132.50 = 6,331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.96x = 13,132.50 × 6,331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.96x = 83,149,114.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,149,114.38/9,512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,740.62

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