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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,946.02, 13,727.58 and 6,309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,946.02, 13,727.58 and 6,309.72 is: 8,708.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946.02 : 13,727.58 = 6,309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946.02/13,727.58 = 6,309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946.02x = 13,727.58 × 6,309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946.02x = 86,617,186.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,617,186.08/9,946.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,708.73

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