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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,826.75, 13,541.97 and 6,283.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,826.75, 13,541.97 and 6,283.81 is: 8,659.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,826.75 : 13,541.97 = 6,283.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,826.75/13,541.97 = 6,283.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,826.75x = 13,541.97 × 6,283.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,826.75x = 85,095,166.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,095,166.51/9,826.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,659.54

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