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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,838.64, 13,586.52 and 6,307.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,838.64, 13,586.52 and 6,307.98 is: 8,710.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,838.64 : 13,586.52 = 6,307.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,838.64/13,586.52 = 6,307.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,838.64x = 13,586.52 × 6,307.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,838.64x = 85,703,496.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,703,496.43/9,838.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,710.91

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