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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,848.61, 13,588.66 and 6,316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,848.61, 13,588.66 and 6,316.60 is: 8,715.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,848.61 : 13,588.66 = 6,316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,848.61/13,588.66 = 6,316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,848.61x = 13,588.66 × 6,316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,848.61x = 85,834,129.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,834,129.76/9,848.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,715.35

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