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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.52, 13,293 and 6,492.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.52, 13,293 and 6,492.72 is: 8,957.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.52 : 13,293 = 6,492.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.52/13,293 = 6,492.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.52x = 13,293 × 6,492.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.52x = 86,307,726.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,307,726.96/9,635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,957.25

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