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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,952.17, 13,726.22 and 6,173.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,952.17, 13,726.22 and 6,173.21 is: 8,514.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,952.17 : 13,726.22 = 6,173.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,952.17/13,726.22 = 6,173.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,952.17x = 13,726.22 × 6,173.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,952.17x = 84,734,838.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,734,838.57/9,952.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,514.21

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