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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.73, 13,583.70 and 6,310.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.73, 13,583.70 and 6,310.89 is: 8,706.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.73 : 13,583.70 = 6,310.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.73/13,583.70 = 6,310.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.73x = 13,583.70 × 6,310.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.73x = 85,725,236.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,725,236.49/9,845.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,706.84

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