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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,732.26, 13,418.22 and 6,369.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,732.26, 13,418.22 and 6,369.74 is: 8,782.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,732.26 : 13,418.22 = 6,369.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,732.26/13,418.22 = 6,369.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,732.26x = 13,418.22 × 6,369.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,732.26x = 85,470,572.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,470,572.66/9,732.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,782.19

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