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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,129.68, 9,843.58 and 6,382.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,129.68, 9,843.58 and 6,382.34 is: 8,811.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,129.68 : 9,843.58 = 6,382.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,129.68/9,843.58 = 6,382.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,129.68x = 9,843.58 × 6,382.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,129.68x = 62,825,074.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,825,074.38/7,129.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,811.77

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