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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.59, 13,443.39 and 6,206.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.59, 13,443.39 and 6,206.85 is: 8,565.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.59 : 13,443.39 = 6,206.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.59/13,443.39 = 6,206.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.59x = 13,443.39 × 6,206.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.59x = 83,441,105.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,441,105.22/9,741.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,565.45

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