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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,788.58, 13,502.21 and 6,010.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,788.58, 13,502.21 and 6,010.34 is: 8,290.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,788.58 : 13,502.21 = 6,010.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,788.58/13,502.21 = 6,010.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,788.58x = 13,502.21 × 6,010.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,788.58x = 81,152,872.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,152,872.85/9,788.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,290.57

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