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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,759.55, 13,470.30 and 6,172.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,759.55, 13,470.30 and 6,172.24 is: 8,519.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,759.55 : 13,470.30 = 6,172.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,759.55/13,470.30 = 6,172.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,759.55x = 13,470.30 × 6,172.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,759.55x = 83,141,924.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,141,924.47/9,759.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,519.03

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