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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,843.58, 13,586.33 and 6,257.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,843.58, 13,586.33 and 6,257.83 is: 8,637.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,843.58 : 13,586.33 = 6,257.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,843.58/13,586.33 = 6,257.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,843.58x = 13,586.33 × 6,257.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,843.58x = 85,020,988.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,020,988.83/9,843.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,637.21

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