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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,737.54, 13,093.35 and 6,417.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,737.54, 13,093.35 and 6,417.70 is: 9,617.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,737.54 : 13,093.35 = 6,417.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,737.54/13,093.35 = 6,417.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,737.54x = 13,093.35 × 6,417.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,737.54x = 84,029,135.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,029,135.50/8,737.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,617.03

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