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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,844.23, 13,581.63 and 6,309.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,844.23, 13,581.63 and 6,309.39 is: 8,704.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,844.23 : 13,581.63 = 6,309.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,844.23/13,581.63 = 6,309.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,844.23x = 13,581.63 × 6,309.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,844.23x = 85,691,800.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,691,800.51/9,844.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,704.77

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