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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,844.72, 13,574.46 and 6,486.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,844.72, 13,574.46 and 6,486.46 is: 8,943.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,844.72 : 13,574.46 = 6,486.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,844.72/13,574.46 = 6,486.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,844.72x = 13,574.46 × 6,486.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,844.72x = 88,050,191.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,050,191.81/9,844.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,943.90

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