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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601.54, 13,252.60 and 6,252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601.54, 13,252.60 and 6,252.72 is: 8,630.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601.54 : 13,252.60 = 6,252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601.54/13,252.60 = 6,252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601.54x = 13,252.60 × 6,252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601.54x = 82,864,797.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,864,797.07/9,601.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,630.37

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