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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,844.69, 13,585.67 and 6,312.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,844.69, 13,585.67 and 6,312.68 is: 8,711.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,844.69 : 13,585.67 = 6,312.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,844.69/13,585.67 = 6,312.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,844.69x = 13,585.67 × 6,312.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,844.69x = 85,762,037.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,762,037.04/9,844.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,711.50

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