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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,852.41, 13,596.33 and 6,315.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,852.41, 13,596.33 and 6,315.63 is: 8,715.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,852.41 : 13,596.33 = 6,315.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,852.41/13,596.33 = 6,315.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,852.41x = 13,596.33 × 6,315.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,852.41x = 85,869,389.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,869,389.64/9,852.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,715.57

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