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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,844.76, 13,578.08 and 6,308.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,844.76, 13,578.08 and 6,308.30 is: 8,700.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,844.76 : 13,578.08 = 6,308.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,844.76/13,578.08 = 6,308.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,844.76x = 13,578.08 × 6,308.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,844.76x = 85,654,602.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,654,602.06/9,844.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,700.53

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