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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.02, 13,588.32 and 6,259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.02, 13,588.32 and 6,259.28 is: 8,639.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.02 : 13,588.32 = 6,259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.02/13,588.32 = 6,259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.02x = 13,588.32 × 6,259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.02x = 85,053,055.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,053,055.14/9,845.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,639.19

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