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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.74, 13,429.60 and 6,942.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.74, 13,429.60 and 6,942.38 is: 9,570.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.74 : 13,429.60 = 6,942.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.74/13,429.60 = 6,942.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.74x = 13,429.60 × 6,942.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.74x = 93,233,301.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,233,301.94/9,741.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,570.50

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