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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,932.26, 13,709.59 and 6,395.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,932.26, 13,709.59 and 6,395.47 is: 8,827.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932.26 : 13,709.59 = 6,395.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932.26/13,709.59 = 6,395.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932.26x = 13,709.59 × 6,395.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932.26x = 87,679,203.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,679,203.01/9,932.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,827.72

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