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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,624.25, 13,292.40 and 6,474.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,624.25, 13,292.40 and 6,474.97 is: 8,942.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,624.25 : 13,292.40 = 6,474.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,624.25/13,292.40 = 6,474.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,624.25x = 13,292.40 × 6,474.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,624.25x = 86,067,891.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,067,891.23/9,624.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,942.82

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