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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,928.62, 13,704.57 and 6,391.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,928.62, 13,704.57 and 6,391.83 is: 8,822.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,928.62 : 13,704.57 = 6,391.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,928.62/13,704.57 = 6,391.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,928.62x = 13,704.57 × 6,391.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,928.62x = 87,597,333.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,597,333.06/9,928.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,822.71

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