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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,908.53, 13,675.17 and 6,132.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,908.53, 13,675.17 and 6,132.91 is: 8,464.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,908.53 : 13,675.17 = 6,132.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,908.53/13,675.17 = 6,132.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,908.53x = 13,675.17 × 6,132.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,908.53x = 83,868,487.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,868,487.80/9,908.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,464.27

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