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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,819.81, 13,544.34 and 6,038.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,819.81, 13,544.34 and 6,038.02 is: 8,328.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,819.81 : 13,544.34 = 6,038.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,819.81/13,544.34 = 6,038.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,819.81x = 13,544.34 × 6,038.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,819.81x = 81,781,029.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,781,029.67/9,819.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,328.17

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