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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.36, 13,728.48 and 6,173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.36, 13,728.48 and 6,173.52 is: 8,516.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.36 : 13,728.48 = 6,173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.36/13,728.48 = 6,173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.36x = 13,728.48 × 6,173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.36x = 84,753,045.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,753,045.85/9,951.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,516.73

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