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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.36, 13,732.62 and 6,176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.36, 13,732.62 and 6,176.52 is: 8,520.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.36 : 13,732.62 = 6,176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.36/13,732.62 = 6,176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.36x = 13,732.62 × 6,176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.36x = 84,819,802.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,819,802.08/9,954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,520.87

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