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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.80, 13,974.90 and 6,551.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.80, 13,974.90 and 6,551.80 is: 9,839.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.80 : 13,974.90 = 6,551.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.80/13,974.90 = 6,551.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.80x = 13,974.90 × 6,551.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.80x = 91,560,749.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,560,749.82/9,305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,839.11

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