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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,687.90, 13,360.50 and 6,329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,687.90, 13,360.50 and 6,329.64 is: 8,729.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,687.90 : 13,360.50 = 6,329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,687.90/13,360.50 = 6,329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,687.90x = 13,360.50 × 6,329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,687.90x = 84,567,155.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,567,155.22/9,687.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,729.15

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