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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,829.94, 13,569.90 and 6,295.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,829.94, 13,569.90 and 6,295.16 is: 8,690.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,829.94 : 13,569.90 = 6,295.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,829.94/13,569.90 = 6,295.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,829.94x = 13,569.90 × 6,295.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,829.94x = 85,424,725.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,424,725.61/9,829.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,690.26

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