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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,768.42, 13,467.74 and 6,225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,768.42, 13,467.74 and 6,225.48 is: 8,583.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,768.42 : 13,467.74 = 6,225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,768.42/13,467.74 = 6,225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,768.42x = 13,467.74 × 6,225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,768.42x = 83,843,114.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,843,114.89/9,768.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,583.08

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