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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,777.32, 13,484.40 and 6,044.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,777.32, 13,484.40 and 6,044.84 is: 8,336.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,777.32 : 13,484.40 = 6,044.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,777.32/13,484.40 = 6,044.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,777.32x = 13,484.40 × 6,044.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,777.32x = 81,511,040.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,511,040.50/9,777.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,336.75

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