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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,849.38, 13,588.29 and 6,493.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,849.38, 13,588.29 and 6,493.95 is: 8,959.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,849.38 : 13,588.29 = 6,493.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,849.38/13,588.29 = 6,493.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,849.38x = 13,588.29 × 6,493.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,849.38x = 88,241,675.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,241,675.85/9,849.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,959.11

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