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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,732.76, 13,418.91 and 6,370.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,732.76, 13,418.91 and 6,370.24 is: 8,782.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,732.76 : 13,418.91 = 6,370.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,732.76/13,418.91 = 6,370.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,732.76x = 13,418.91 × 6,370.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,732.76x = 85,481,677.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,481,677.24/9,732.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,782.88

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