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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,972.52, 13,754.21 and 6,193.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,972.52, 13,754.21 and 6,193.53 is: 8,542.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,972.52 : 13,754.21 = 6,193.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,972.52/13,754.21 = 6,193.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,972.52x = 13,754.21 × 6,193.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,972.52x = 85,187,081.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,187,081.29/9,972.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,542.18

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