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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,976.48, 13,755.36 and 6,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,976.48, 13,755.36 and 6,244 is: 8,609.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,976.48 : 13,755.36 = 6,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,976.48/13,755.36 = 6,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,976.48x = 13,755.36 × 6,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,976.48x = 85,888,467.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,888,467.84/9,976.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,609.10

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