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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,850.68, 13,588.56 and 6,309.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,850.68, 13,588.56 and 6,309.90 is: 8,704.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,850.68 : 13,588.56 = 6,309.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,850.68/13,588.56 = 6,309.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,850.68x = 13,588.56 × 6,309.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,850.68x = 85,742,454.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,742,454.74/9,850.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,704.22

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