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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,847.26, 13,591.42 and 6,261.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,847.26, 13,591.42 and 6,261.53 is: 8,642.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,847.26 : 13,591.42 = 6,261.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,847.26/13,591.42 = 6,261.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,847.26x = 13,591.42 × 6,261.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,847.26x = 85,103,016.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,103,016.12/9,847.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,642.30

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