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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,847.31, 13,588.08 and 6,020.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,847.31, 13,588.08 and 6,020.87 is: 8,308.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,847.31 : 13,588.08 = 6,020.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,847.31/13,588.08 = 6,020.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,847.31x = 13,588.08 × 6,020.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,847.31x = 81,812,074.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,812,074.62/9,847.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,308.06

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