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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,717.32, 13,406.10 and 5,984.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,717.32, 13,406.10 and 5,984.84 is: 8,256.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,717.32 : 13,406.10 = 5,984.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,717.32/13,406.10 = 5,984.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,717.32x = 13,406.10 × 5,984.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,717.32x = 80,233,363.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,233,363.52/9,717.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,256.74

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