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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,835.20, 13,569.66 and 6,292.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,835.20, 13,569.66 and 6,292.26 is: 8,681.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,835.20 : 13,569.66 = 6,292.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,835.20/13,569.66 = 6,292.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,835.20x = 13,569.66 × 6,292.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,835.20x = 85,383,828.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,383,828.83/9,835.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,681.45

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