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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,773.92, 13,475.32 and 6,230.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,773.92, 13,475.32 and 6,230.98 is: 8,590.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,773.92 : 13,475.32 = 6,230.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,773.92/13,475.32 = 6,230.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,773.92x = 13,475.32 × 6,230.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,773.92x = 83,964,449.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,964,449.41/9,773.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,590.66

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