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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,513.98, 13,133.88 and 6,332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,513.98, 13,133.88 and 6,332.56 is: 8,741.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,513.98 : 13,133.88 = 6,332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,513.98/13,133.88 = 6,332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,513.98x = 13,133.88 × 6,332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,513.98x = 83,171,083.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,171,083.13/9,513.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,741.99

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