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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,689.69, 13,375.83 and 8,205.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,689.69, 13,375.83 and 8,205.29 is: 11,326.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,689.69 : 13,375.83 = 8,205.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,689.69/13,375.83 = 8,205.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,689.69x = 13,375.83 × 8,205.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,689.69x = 109,752,456.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,752,456.24/9,689.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,326.73

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