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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,851.28, 13,598.82 and 7,958.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,851.28, 13,598.82 and 7,958.28 is: 10,985.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,851.28 : 13,598.82 = 7,958.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,851.28/13,598.82 = 7,958.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,851.28x = 13,598.82 × 7,958.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,851.28x = 108,223,217.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,223,217.23/9,851.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,985.70

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