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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.69, 13,826.43 and 6,771.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.69, 13,826.43 and 6,771.96 is: 10,135.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.69 : 13,826.43 = 6,771.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.69/13,826.43 = 6,771.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.69x = 13,826.43 × 6,771.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.69x = 93,632,030.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,632,030.90/9,237.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,135.87

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