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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,738.06, 13,410.21 and 8,461.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,738.06, 13,410.21 and 8,461.35 is: 11,652.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,738.06 : 13,410.21 = 8,461.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,738.06/13,410.21 = 8,461.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,738.06x = 13,410.21 × 8,461.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,738.06x = 113,468,480.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,468,480.38/9,738.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,652.06

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