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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,766.40, 13,466.88 and 6,224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,766.40, 13,466.88 and 6,224 is: 8,582.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,766.40 : 13,466.88 = 6,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,766.40/13,466.88 = 6,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,766.40x = 13,466.88 × 6,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,766.40x = 83,817,861.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,817,861.12/9,766.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,582.27

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