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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,866.52, 13,617 and 6,328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,866.52, 13,617 and 6,328.44 is: 8,734.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,866.52 : 13,617 = 6,328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,866.52/13,617 = 6,328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,866.52x = 13,617 × 6,328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,866.52x = 86,174,367.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,174,367.48/9,866.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,734.02

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