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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,841.91, 13,587.48 and 6,483.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,841.91, 13,587.48 and 6,483.49 is: 8,950.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,841.91 : 13,587.48 = 6,483.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,841.91/13,587.48 = 6,483.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,841.91x = 13,587.48 × 6,483.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,841.91x = 88,094,256.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,094,256.74/9,841.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,950.94

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