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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,806.58, 13,529.97 and 6,082.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,806.58, 13,529.97 and 6,082.74 is: 8,392.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,806.58 : 13,529.97 = 6,082.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,806.58/13,529.97 = 6,082.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,806.58x = 13,529.97 × 6,082.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,806.58x = 82,299,289.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,299,289.72/9,806.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,392.25

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