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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,841.48, 13,577.70 and 6,306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,841.48, 13,577.70 and 6,306.28 is: 8,700.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,841.48 : 13,577.70 = 6,306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,841.48/13,577.70 = 6,306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,841.48x = 13,577.70 × 6,306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,841.48x = 85,624,777.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,624,777.96/9,841.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,700.40

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