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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,768.18, 13,467.38 and 6,225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,768.18, 13,467.38 and 6,225.24 is: 8,582.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,768.18 : 13,467.38 = 6,225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,768.18/13,467.38 = 6,225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,768.18x = 13,467.38 × 6,225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,768.18x = 83,837,672.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,837,672.67/9,768.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,582.73

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