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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,832.08, 13,572.90 and 6,297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,832.08, 13,572.90 and 6,297.32 is: 8,693.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,832.08 : 13,572.90 = 6,297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,832.08/13,572.90 = 6,297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,832.08x = 13,572.90 × 6,297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,832.08x = 85,472,894.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,472,894.63/9,832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,693.27

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