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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,789.76, 13,503.18 and 6,251.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,789.76, 13,503.18 and 6,251.38 is: 8,622.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,789.76 : 13,503.18 = 6,251.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,789.76/13,503.18 = 6,251.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,789.76x = 13,503.18 × 6,251.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,789.76x = 84,413,509.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,413,509.39/9,789.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,622.63

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