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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,851.16, 13,592.62 and 6,267.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,851.16, 13,592.62 and 6,267.54 is: 8,647.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,851.16 : 13,592.62 = 6,267.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,851.16/13,592.62 = 6,267.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,851.16x = 13,592.62 × 6,267.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,851.16x = 85,192,289.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,192,289.55/9,851.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,647.94

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