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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,814.92, 13,542.24 and 6,228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,814.92, 13,542.24 and 6,228.60 is: 8,593.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,814.92 : 13,542.24 = 6,228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,814.92/13,542.24 = 6,228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,814.92x = 13,542.24 × 6,228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,814.92x = 84,349,196.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,349,196.06/9,814.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,593.98

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