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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.32, 13,210.20 and 6,214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.32, 13,210.20 and 6,214.13 is: 8,571.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.32 : 13,210.20 = 6,214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.32/13,210.20 = 6,214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.32x = 13,210.20 × 6,214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.32x = 82,089,900.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,089,900.13/9,577.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,571.28

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