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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.24, 13,432.32 and 6,382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.24, 13,432.32 and 6,382.92 is: 8,801.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.24 : 13,432.32 = 6,382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.24/13,432.32 = 6,382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.24x = 13,432.32 × 6,382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.24x = 85,737,423.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,737,423.97/9,741.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,801.49

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