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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,852.08, 13,583.38 and 6,309.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,852.08, 13,583.38 and 6,309.32 is: 8,698.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,852.08 : 13,583.38 = 6,309.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,852.08/13,583.38 = 6,309.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,852.08x = 13,583.38 × 6,309.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,852.08x = 85,701,891.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,701,891.10/9,852.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,698.86

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