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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,850.93, 13,591.33 and 6,492.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,850.93, 13,591.33 and 6,492.54 is: 8,957.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,850.93 : 13,591.33 = 6,492.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,850.93/13,591.33 = 6,492.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,850.93x = 13,591.33 × 6,492.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,850.93x = 88,242,253.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,242,253.68/9,850.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,957.76

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