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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.72, 14,281.32 and 6,437.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.72, 14,281.32 and 6,437.36 is: 9,652.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.72 : 14,281.32 = 6,437.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.72/14,281.32 = 6,437.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.72x = 14,281.32 × 6,437.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.72x = 91,933,998.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,933,998.12/9,524.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,652.15

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