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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,792.48, 13,507.92 and 6,250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,792.48, 13,507.92 and 6,250.08 is: 8,621.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792.48 : 13,507.92 = 6,250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792.48/13,507.92 = 6,250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792.48x = 13,507.92 × 6,250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792.48x = 84,425,580.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,425,580.63/9,792.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,621.47

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