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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,849.24, 13,588.52 and 6,314.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,849.24, 13,588.52 and 6,314.40 is: 8,711.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,849.24 : 13,588.52 = 6,314.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,849.24/13,588.52 = 6,314.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,849.24x = 13,588.52 × 6,314.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,849.24x = 85,803,350.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,803,350.69/9,849.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,711.67

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