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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,517.08, 13,137.35 and 6,451.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,517.08, 13,137.35 and 6,451.64 is: 8,905.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,517.08 : 13,137.35 = 6,451.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,517.08/13,137.35 = 6,451.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,517.08x = 13,137.35 × 6,451.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,517.08x = 84,757,452.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,757,452.75/9,517.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,905.83

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