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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,850.91, 13,592.27 and 6,267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,850.91, 13,592.27 and 6,267.29 is: 8,647.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,850.91 : 13,592.27 = 6,267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,850.91/13,592.27 = 6,267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,850.91x = 13,592.27 × 6,267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,850.91x = 85,186,666.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,186,666.51/9,850.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,647.59

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