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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,724.44, 13,421.25 and 6,188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,724.44, 13,421.25 and 6,188.82 is: 8,541.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,724.44 : 13,421.25 = 6,188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,724.44/13,421.25 = 6,188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,724.44x = 13,421.25 × 6,188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,724.44x = 83,061,700.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,061,700.43/9,724.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,541.54

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