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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,952.83, 13,726.84 and 6,173.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,952.83, 13,726.84 and 6,173.37 is: 8,514.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,952.83 : 13,726.84 = 6,173.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,952.83/13,726.84 = 6,173.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,952.83x = 13,726.84 × 6,173.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,952.83x = 84,740,862.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,740,862.25/9,952.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,514.25

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