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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,773.16, 13,492.74 and 6,421.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,773.16, 13,492.74 and 6,421.84 is: 8,865.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,773.16 : 13,492.74 = 6,421.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,773.16/13,492.74 = 6,421.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,773.16x = 13,492.74 × 6,421.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,773.16x = 86,648,217.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,648,217.44/9,773.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,865.94

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