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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,768.61, 13,486.44 and 6,417.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,768.61, 13,486.44 and 6,417.27 is: 8,859.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,768.61 : 13,486.44 = 6,417.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,768.61/13,486.44 = 6,417.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,768.61x = 13,486.44 × 6,417.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,768.61x = 86,546,126.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,546,126.82/9,768.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,859.62

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