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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,718.38, 13,413.20 and 6,086.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,718.38, 13,413.20 and 6,086.12 is: 8,399.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,718.38 : 13,413.20 = 6,086.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,718.38/13,413.20 = 6,086.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,718.38x = 13,413.20 × 6,086.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,718.38x = 81,634,292.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,634,292.93/9,718.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,399.99

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