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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,844.30, 13,581.12 and 6,013.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,844.30, 13,581.12 and 6,013.96 is: 8,296.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,844.30 : 13,581.12 = 6,013.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,844.30/13,581.12 = 6,013.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,844.30x = 13,581.12 × 6,013.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,844.30x = 81,676,312.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,676,312.44/9,844.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,296.81

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