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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,850.16, 13,589.12 and 6,122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,850.16, 13,589.12 and 6,122 is: 8,445.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,850.16 : 13,589.12 = 6,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,850.16/13,589.12 = 6,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,850.16x = 13,589.12 × 6,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,850.16x = 83,192,592.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,192,592.64/9,850.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,445.81

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