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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,799.74, 13,523.67 and 6,266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,799.74, 13,523.67 and 6,266.70 is: 8,648.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,799.74 : 13,523.67 = 6,266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,799.74/13,523.67 = 6,266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,799.74x = 13,523.67 × 6,266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,799.74x = 84,748,782.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,748,782.79/9,799.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,648.06

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