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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,851.84, 13,597.92 and 6,080.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,851.84, 13,597.92 and 6,080.48 is: 8,392.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,851.84 : 13,597.92 = 6,080.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,851.84/13,597.92 = 6,080.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,851.84x = 13,597.92 × 6,080.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,851.84x = 82,681,880.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,681,880.60/9,851.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,392.53

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