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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,772.98, 13,492.95 and 6,421.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,772.98, 13,492.95 and 6,421.74 is: 8,866.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,772.98 : 13,492.95 = 6,421.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,772.98/13,492.95 = 6,421.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,772.98x = 13,492.95 × 6,421.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,772.98x = 86,648,216.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,648,216.73/9,772.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,866.10

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