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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,835.99, 13,566.89 and 6,297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,835.99, 13,566.89 and 6,297.60 is: 8,686.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,835.99 : 13,566.89 = 6,297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,835.99/13,566.89 = 6,297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,835.99x = 13,566.89 × 6,297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,835.99x = 85,438,846.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,438,846.46/9,835.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,686.35

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