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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,847.83, 13,585.70 and 6,260.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,847.83, 13,585.70 and 6,260.87 is: 8,637.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,847.83 : 13,585.70 = 6,260.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,847.83/13,585.70 = 6,260.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,847.83x = 13,585.70 × 6,260.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,847.83x = 85,058,295.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,058,295.36/9,847.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,637.26

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