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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.26, 13,439.34 and 6,385.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.26, 13,439.34 and 6,385.93 is: 8,810.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.26 : 13,439.34 = 6,385.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.26/13,439.34 = 6,385.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.26x = 13,439.34 × 6,385.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.26x = 85,822,649.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,822,649.95/9,741.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,810.22

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