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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.07, 13,725.40 and 6,217.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.07, 13,725.40 and 6,217.59 is: 8,576.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.07 : 13,725.40 = 6,217.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.07/13,725.40 = 6,217.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.07x = 13,725.40 × 6,217.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.07x = 85,338,957.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,338,957.37/9,950.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,576.72

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