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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,651.96, 13,307.49 and 8,232.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,651.96, 13,307.49 and 8,232.84 is: 11,350.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,651.96 : 13,307.49 = 8,232.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,651.96/13,307.49 = 8,232.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,651.96x = 13,307.49 × 8,232.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,651.96x = 109,558,435.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,558,435.97/9,651.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,350.90

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