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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,831.73, 13,568.88 and 6,054.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,831.73, 13,568.88 and 6,054.15 is: 8,355.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,831.73 : 13,568.88 = 6,054.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,831.73/13,568.88 = 6,054.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,831.73x = 13,568.88 × 6,054.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,831.73x = 82,148,034.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,148,034.85/9,831.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,355.40

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