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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,963.76, 13,759.32 and 6,244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,963.76, 13,759.32 and 6,244.24 is: 8,622.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,963.76 : 13,759.32 = 6,244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,963.76/13,759.32 = 6,244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,963.76x = 13,759.32 × 6,244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,963.76x = 85,916,496.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,916,496.32/9,963.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,622.90

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