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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,758.63, 13,472.71 and 6,407.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,758.63, 13,472.71 and 6,407.30 is: 8,845.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,758.63 : 13,472.71 = 6,407.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,758.63/13,472.71 = 6,407.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,758.63x = 13,472.71 × 6,407.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,758.63x = 86,323,712.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,323,712.45/9,758.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,845.88

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