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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,706.26, 13,399.96 and 6,524.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,706.26, 13,399.96 and 6,524.18 is: 9,006.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,706.26 : 13,399.96 = 6,524.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,706.26/13,399.96 = 6,524.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,706.26x = 13,399.96 × 6,524.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,706.26x = 87,423,751.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,423,751.03/9,706.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.95

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