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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,734.76, 13,434.66 and 6,009

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,734.76, 13,434.66 and 6,009 is: 8,292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,734.76 : 13,434.66 = 6,009 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,734.76/13,434.66 = 6,009/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,734.76x = 13,434.66 × 6,009
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,734.76x = 80,728,871.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,728,871.94/9,734.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,292.85

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