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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.37, 13,581.30 and 6,069.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.37, 13,581.30 and 6,069.36 is: 8,372.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.37 : 13,581.30 = 6,069.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.37/13,581.30 = 6,069.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.37x = 13,581.30 × 6,069.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.37x = 82,429,798.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,429,798.97/9,845.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,372.44

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