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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,818.96, 13,540.88 and 6,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,818.96, 13,540.88 and 6,276 is: 8,654.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,818.96 : 13,540.88 = 6,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,818.96/13,540.88 = 6,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,818.96x = 13,540.88 × 6,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,818.96x = 84,982,562.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,982,562.88/9,818.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,654.95

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