Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,775.36, 13,476 and 6,976
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,775.36, 13,476 and 6,976 is: 9,616.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,775.36 : 13,476 = 6,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,775.36/13,476 = 6,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,775.36x = 13,476 × 6,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,775.36x = 94,008,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,008,576/9,775.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,616.89
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