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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,907, 13,673.07 and 6,131.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,907, 13,673.07 and 6,131.38 is: 8,462.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,907 : 13,673.07 = 6,131.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,907/13,673.07 = 6,131.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,907x = 13,673.07 × 6,131.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,907x = 83,834,787.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,834,787.94/9,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,462.18

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