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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,846.57, 13,585.83 and 6,017.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,846.57, 13,585.83 and 6,017.22 is: 8,302.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,846.57 : 13,585.83 = 6,017.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,846.57/13,585.83 = 6,017.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,846.57x = 13,585.83 × 6,017.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,846.57x = 81,748,977.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,748,977.00/9,846.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,302.28

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