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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,731.68, 13,427.52 and 6,200.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,731.68, 13,427.52 and 6,200.08 is: 8,554.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,731.68 : 13,427.52 = 6,200.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,731.68/13,427.52 = 6,200.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,731.68x = 13,427.52 × 6,200.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,731.68x = 83,251,698.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,251,698.20/9,731.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,554.71

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