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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601.56, 13,252.62 and 6,252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601.56, 13,252.62 and 6,252.72 is: 8,630.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601.56 : 13,252.62 = 6,252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601.56/13,252.62 = 6,252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601.56x = 13,252.62 × 6,252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601.56x = 82,864,922.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,864,922.13/9,601.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,630.36

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