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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.16, 13,584.35 and 6,261.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.16, 13,584.35 and 6,261.53 is: 8,639.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.16 : 13,584.35 = 6,261.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.16/13,584.35 = 6,261.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.16x = 13,584.35 × 6,261.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.16x = 85,058,715.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,058,715.83/9,845.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,639.65

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