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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.16, 13,792.74 and 6,464.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.16, 13,792.74 and 6,464.84 is: 8,919.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.16 : 13,792.74 = 6,464.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.16/13,792.74 = 6,464.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.16x = 13,792.74 × 6,464.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.16x = 89,167,857.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,167,857.26/9,997.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,919.32

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