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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,517.92, 13,135.56 and 6,325.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,517.92, 13,135.56 and 6,325.62 is: 8,729.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,517.92 : 13,135.56 = 6,325.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,517.92/13,135.56 = 6,325.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,517.92x = 13,135.56 × 6,325.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,517.92x = 83,090,561.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,090,561.05/9,517.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,729.91

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