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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,807.20, 13,540.98 and 6,035.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,807.20, 13,540.98 and 6,035.44 is: 8,333.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,807.20 : 13,540.98 = 6,035.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,807.20/13,540.98 = 6,035.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,807.20x = 13,540.98 × 6,035.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,807.20x = 81,725,772.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,725,772.33/9,807.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,333.24

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