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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601.76, 13,252.94 and 6,253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601.76, 13,252.94 and 6,253.76 is: 8,631.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601.76 : 13,252.94 = 6,253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601.76/13,252.94 = 6,253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601.76x = 13,252.94 × 6,253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601.76x = 82,880,608.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,880,608.52/9,601.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,631.82

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