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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,826.09, 13,555.48 and 6,292.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,826.09, 13,555.48 and 6,292.87 is: 8,681.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,826.09 : 13,555.48 = 6,292.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,826.09/13,555.48 = 6,292.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,826.09x = 13,555.48 × 6,292.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,826.09x = 85,302,873.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,302,873.43/9,826.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,681.26

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