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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,773.52, 13,488.84 and 6,048.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,773.52, 13,488.84 and 6,048.72 is: 8,348.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,773.52 : 13,488.84 = 6,048.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,773.52/13,488.84 = 6,048.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,773.52x = 13,488.84 × 6,048.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,773.52x = 81,590,216.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,590,216.28/9,773.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,348.09

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