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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,831.38, 13,548.47 and 6,288.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,831.38, 13,548.47 and 6,288.44 is: 8,665.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,831.38 : 13,548.47 = 6,288.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,831.38/13,548.47 = 6,288.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,831.38x = 13,548.47 × 6,288.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,831.38x = 85,198,641.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,198,641.50/9,831.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,665.99

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