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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,534.03, 13,152.40 and 6,348.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,534.03, 13,152.40 and 6,348.79 is: 8,758.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,534.03 : 13,152.40 = 6,348.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,534.03/13,152.40 = 6,348.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,534.03x = 13,152.40 × 6,348.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,534.03x = 83,501,825.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,501,825.60/9,534.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,758.29

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