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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,789.08, 13,513.14 and 6,012.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,789.08, 13,513.14 and 6,012.86 is: 8,300.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,789.08 : 13,513.14 = 6,012.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,789.08/13,513.14 = 6,012.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,789.08x = 13,513.14 × 6,012.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,789.08x = 81,252,618.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,252,618.98/9,789.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,300.33

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