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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,960.83, 13,741.34 and 6,425.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,960.83, 13,741.34 and 6,425.18 is: 8,863.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,960.83 : 13,741.34 = 6,425.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,960.83/13,741.34 = 6,425.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,960.83x = 13,741.34 × 6,425.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,960.83x = 88,290,585.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,290,585.17/9,960.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,863.78

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