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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,932.23, 13,702.55 and 6,397.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,932.23, 13,702.55 and 6,397.49 is: 8,826.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932.23 : 13,702.55 = 6,397.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932.23/13,702.55 = 6,397.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932.23x = 13,702.55 × 6,397.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932.23x = 87,661,976.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,661,976.85/9,932.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,826.01

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