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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,844.66, 13,591.28 and 6,486.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,844.66, 13,591.28 and 6,486.25 is: 8,954.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,844.66 : 13,591.28 = 6,486.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,844.66/13,591.28 = 6,486.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,844.66x = 13,591.28 × 6,486.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,844.66x = 88,156,439.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,156,439.90/9,844.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,954.75

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