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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,605.52, 13,251.60 and 6,462.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,605.52, 13,251.60 and 6,462.72 is: 8,915.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,605.52 : 13,251.60 = 6,462.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,605.52/13,251.60 = 6,462.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,605.52x = 13,251.60 × 6,462.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,605.52x = 85,641,380.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,641,380.35/9,605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,915.85

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