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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,751.52, 13,462.80 and 6,217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,751.52, 13,462.80 and 6,217.76 is: 8,584.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,751.52 : 13,462.80 = 6,217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,751.52/13,462.80 = 6,217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,751.52x = 13,462.80 × 6,217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,751.52x = 83,708,459.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,708,459.33/9,751.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,584.14

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