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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,953.36, 13,731.24 and 6,175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,953.36, 13,731.24 and 6,175.52 is: 8,519.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,953.36 : 13,731.24 = 6,175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,953.36/13,731.24 = 6,175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,953.36x = 13,731.24 × 6,175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,953.36x = 84,797,547.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,797,547.24/9,953.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,519.49

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