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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.52, 13,279.20 and 6,476.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.52, 13,279.20 and 6,476.24 is: 8,934.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.52 : 13,279.20 = 6,476.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.52/13,279.20 = 6,476.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.52x = 13,279.20 × 6,476.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.52x = 85,999,286.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,999,286.21/9,625.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,934.51

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