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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,786.58, 13,507.88 and 6,010.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,786.58, 13,507.88 and 6,010.65 is: 8,296.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,786.58 : 13,507.88 = 6,010.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,786.58/13,507.88 = 6,010.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,786.58x = 13,507.88 × 6,010.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,786.58x = 81,191,138.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,191,138.92/9,786.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,296.17

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