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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,711.45, 13,394.70 and 6,348.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,711.45, 13,394.70 and 6,348.87 is: 8,756.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,711.45 : 13,394.70 = 6,348.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,711.45/13,394.70 = 6,348.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,711.45x = 13,394.70 × 6,348.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,711.45x = 85,041,208.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,041,208.99/9,711.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,756.80

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