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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,674.37, 13,353.49 and 6,317.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,674.37, 13,353.49 and 6,317.71 is: 8,720.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,674.37 : 13,353.49 = 6,317.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,674.37/13,353.49 = 6,317.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,674.37x = 13,353.49 × 6,317.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,674.37x = 84,363,445.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,363,445.72/9,674.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,720.30

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