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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,962.83, 13,744.09 and 6,427.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,962.83, 13,744.09 and 6,427.18 is: 8,866.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,962.83 : 13,744.09 = 6,427.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,962.83/13,744.09 = 6,427.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,962.83x = 13,744.09 × 6,427.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,962.83x = 88,335,740.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,335,740.37/9,962.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,866.53

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