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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,962.69, 13,740.66 and 6,183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,962.69, 13,740.66 and 6,183.72 is: 8,528.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,962.69 : 13,740.66 = 6,183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,962.69/13,740.66 = 6,183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,962.69x = 13,740.66 × 6,183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,962.69x = 84,968,394.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,968,394.06/9,962.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,528.66

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