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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,748.72, 13,448.94 and 6,211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,748.72, 13,448.94 and 6,211.12 is: 8,568.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,748.72 : 13,448.94 = 6,211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,748.72/13,448.94 = 6,211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,748.72x = 13,448.94 × 6,211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,748.72x = 83,532,980.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,532,980.21/9,748.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,568.61

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