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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,652.99, 13,316.38 and 6,072.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,652.99, 13,316.38 and 6,072.30 is: 8,376.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,652.99 : 13,316.38 = 6,072.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,652.99/13,316.38 = 6,072.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,652.99x = 13,316.38 × 6,072.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,652.99x = 80,861,054.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,861,054.27/9,652.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,376.79

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