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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,817.48, 13,542.42 and 6,085

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,817.48, 13,542.42 and 6,085 is: 8,393.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,817.48 : 13,542.42 = 6,085 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,817.48/13,542.42 = 6,085/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,817.48x = 13,542.42 × 6,085
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,817.48x = 82,405,625.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,405,625.70/9,817.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,393.77

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