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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.87, 13.62 and 6.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.87, 13.62 and 6.23 is: 8.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.87 : 13.62 = 6.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.87/13.62 = 6.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.87x = 13.62 × 6.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.87x = 84.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84.78/9.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.59

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