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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,851.70, 13,583.25 and 6,119.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,851.70, 13,583.25 and 6,119.22 is: 8,437.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,851.70 : 13,583.25 = 6,119.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,851.70/13,583.25 = 6,119.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,851.70x = 13,583.25 × 6,119.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,851.70x = 83,118,895.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,118,895.07/9,851.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,437.01

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