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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,775.44, 13,491.72 and 6,239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,775.44, 13,491.72 and 6,239.88 is: 8,612.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,775.44 : 13,491.72 = 6,239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,775.44/13,491.72 = 6,239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,775.44x = 13,491.72 × 6,239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,775.44x = 84,186,713.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,186,713.79/9,775.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,612.06

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