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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,688.20, 13,371.72 and 6,331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,688.20, 13,371.72 and 6,331.56 is: 8,738.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,688.20 : 13,371.72 = 6,331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,688.20/13,371.72 = 6,331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,688.20x = 13,371.72 × 6,331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,688.20x = 84,663,847.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,663,847.48/9,688.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,738.86

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