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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,734.94, 13,429.32 and 6,383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,734.94, 13,429.32 and 6,383.40 is: 8,805.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,734.94 : 13,429.32 = 6,383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,734.94/13,429.32 = 6,383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,734.94x = 13,429.32 × 6,383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,734.94x = 85,724,721.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,724,721.29/9,734.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,805.88

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