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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,747.03, 13,452.98 and 6,159.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,747.03, 13,452.98 and 6,159.71 is: 8,501.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,747.03 : 13,452.98 = 6,159.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,747.03/13,452.98 = 6,159.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,747.03x = 13,452.98 × 6,159.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,747.03x = 82,866,403.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,866,403.57/9,747.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,501.71

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