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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,849.13, 13,587.91 and 6,065.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,849.13, 13,587.91 and 6,065.73 is: 8,368.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,849.13 : 13,587.91 = 6,065.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,849.13/13,587.91 = 6,065.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,849.13x = 13,587.91 × 6,065.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,849.13x = 82,420,593.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,420,593.32/9,849.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,368.31

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