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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,695.44, 13,375.56 and 6,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,695.44, 13,375.56 and 6,337 is: 8,742.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,695.44 : 13,375.56 = 6,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,695.44/13,375.56 = 6,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,695.44x = 13,375.56 × 6,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,695.44x = 84,760,923.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,760,923.72/9,695.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,742.35

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