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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,786.87, 13,503.24 and 6,011.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,786.87, 13,503.24 and 6,011.46 is: 8,294.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,786.87 : 13,503.24 = 6,011.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,786.87/13,503.24 = 6,011.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,786.87x = 13,503.24 × 6,011.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,786.87x = 81,174,187.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,174,187.13/9,786.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,294.19

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