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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,924.36, 13,691.25 and 6,146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,924.36, 13,691.25 and 6,146.52 is: 8,479.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,924.36 : 13,691.25 = 6,146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,924.36/13,691.25 = 6,146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,924.36x = 13,691.25 × 6,146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,924.36x = 84,153,541.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,153,541.95/9,924.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,479.49

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