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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,674.82, 13,347.40 and 6,316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,674.82, 13,347.40 and 6,316.56 is: 8,714.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,674.82 : 13,347.40 = 6,316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,674.82/13,347.40 = 6,316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,674.82x = 13,347.40 × 6,316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,674.82x = 84,309,652.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,309,652.94/9,674.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,714.34

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