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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,731.76, 13,417.53 and 6,369.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,731.76, 13,417.53 and 6,369.24 is: 8,781.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,731.76 : 13,417.53 = 6,369.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,731.76/13,417.53 = 6,369.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,731.76x = 13,417.53 × 6,369.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,731.76x = 85,459,468.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,459,468.78/9,731.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,781.50

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