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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,847.69, 13,588.59 and 6,021.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,847.69, 13,588.59 and 6,021.25 is: 8,308.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,847.69 : 13,588.59 = 6,021.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,847.69/13,588.59 = 6,021.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,847.69x = 13,588.59 × 6,021.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,847.69x = 81,820,286.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,820,286.15/9,847.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,308.58

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