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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.18, 13,511.67 and 6,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.18, 13,511.67 and 6,254.40 is: 8,627.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.18 : 13,511.67 = 6,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.18/13,511.67 = 6,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.18x = 13,511.67 × 6,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.18x = 84,507,388.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,507,388.85/9,795.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,627.45

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