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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,734.64, 13,429.12 and 6,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,734.64, 13,429.12 and 6,376 is: 8,795.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,734.64 : 13,429.12 = 6,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,734.64/13,429.12 = 6,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,734.64x = 13,429.12 × 6,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,734.64x = 85,624,069.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,624,069.12/9,734.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,795.81

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