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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.62, 13,724.04 and 6,370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.62, 13,724.04 and 6,370.20 is: 8,781.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.62 : 13,724.04 = 6,370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.62/13,724.04 = 6,370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.62x = 13,724.04 × 6,370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.62x = 87,424,879.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,424,879.61/9,955.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,781.46

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