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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,831.24, 13,563.90 and 6,052.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,831.24, 13,563.90 and 6,052.32 is: 8,350.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,831.24 : 13,563.90 = 6,052.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,831.24/13,563.90 = 6,052.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,831.24x = 13,563.90 × 6,052.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,831.24x = 82,093,063.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,093,063.25/9,831.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,350.22

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