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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.80, 13,701.90 and 6,830.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.80, 13,701.90 and 6,830.60 is: 10,237.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.80 : 13,701.90 = 6,830.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.80/13,701.90 = 6,830.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.80x = 13,701.90 × 6,830.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.80x = 93,592,198.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,592,198.14/9,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,237.83

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