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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,849.38, 13,592.14 and 6,317.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,849.38, 13,592.14 and 6,317.37 is: 8,717.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,849.38 : 13,592.14 = 6,317.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,849.38/13,592.14 = 6,317.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,849.38x = 13,592.14 × 6,317.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,849.38x = 85,866,561.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,866,561.68/9,849.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,717.97

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