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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,846.98, 13,591.89 and 6,071.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,846.98, 13,591.89 and 6,071.33 is: 8,380.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,846.98 : 13,591.89 = 6,071.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,846.98/13,591.89 = 6,071.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,846.98x = 13,591.89 × 6,071.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,846.98x = 82,520,836.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,520,836.73/9,846.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,380.32

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