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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,834.99, 13,569.87 and 6,008.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,834.99, 13,569.87 and 6,008.64 is: 8,290.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,834.99 : 13,569.87 = 6,008.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,834.99/13,569.87 = 6,008.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,834.99x = 13,569.87 × 6,008.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,834.99x = 81,536,463.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,536,463.68/9,834.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,290.45

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