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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,811.72, 13,545.76 and 6,464.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,811.72, 13,545.76 and 6,464.26 is: 8,924.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,811.72 : 13,545.76 = 6,464.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,811.72/13,545.76 = 6,464.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,811.72x = 13,545.76 × 6,464.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,811.72x = 87,563,314.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,563,314.54/9,811.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,924.36

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