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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,618, 13,272.84 and 6,828.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,618, 13,272.84 and 6,828.36 is: 9,423.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,618 : 13,272.84 = 6,828.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,618/13,272.84 = 6,828.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,618x = 13,272.84 × 6,828.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,618x = 90,631,729.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,631,729.74/9,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,423.14

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