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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,724.74, 13,412.73 and 8,382.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,724.74, 13,412.73 and 8,382.66 is: 11,561.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,724.74 : 13,412.73 = 8,382.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,724.74/13,412.73 = 8,382.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,724.74x = 13,412.73 × 8,382.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,724.74x = 112,434,355.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,434,355.26/9,724.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,561.68

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