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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,848.41, 13,591.87 and 6,070.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,848.41, 13,591.87 and 6,070.77 is: 8,378.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,848.41 : 13,591.87 = 6,070.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,848.41/13,591.87 = 6,070.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,848.41x = 13,591.87 × 6,070.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,848.41x = 82,513,101.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,513,101.46/9,848.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,378.32

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