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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,790.41, 13,506.62 and 6,252.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,790.41, 13,506.62 and 6,252.87 is: 8,626.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,790.41 : 13,506.62 = 6,252.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,790.41/13,506.62 = 6,252.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,790.41x = 13,506.62 × 6,252.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,790.41x = 84,455,107.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,455,107.74/9,790.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,626.31

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