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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,809.37, 13,531.45 and 6,029.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,809.37, 13,531.45 and 6,029.91 is: 8,317.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,809.37 : 13,531.45 = 6,029.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,809.37/13,531.45 = 6,029.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,809.37x = 13,531.45 × 6,029.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,809.37x = 81,593,425.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,593,425.67/9,809.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,317.91

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