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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,617.50, 13,274.40 and 6,254.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,617.50, 13,274.40 and 6,254.49 is: 8,632.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,617.50 : 13,274.40 = 6,254.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,617.50/13,274.40 = 6,254.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,617.50x = 13,274.40 × 6,254.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,617.50x = 83,024,602.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,024,602.06/9,617.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,632.66

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