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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,848.31, 13,589.46 and 6,021.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,848.31, 13,589.46 and 6,021.87 is: 8,309.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,848.31 : 13,589.46 = 6,021.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,848.31/13,589.46 = 6,021.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,848.31x = 13,589.46 × 6,021.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,848.31x = 81,833,961.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,833,961.49/9,848.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,309.44

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