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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,814.96, 13,540.93 and 6,272.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,814.96, 13,540.93 and 6,272.02 is: 8,653.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,814.96 : 13,540.93 = 6,272.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,814.96/13,540.93 = 6,272.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,814.96x = 13,540.93 × 6,272.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,814.96x = 84,928,983.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,928,983.78/9,814.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,653.01

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