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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,853.08, 13,584.76 and 6,310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,853.08, 13,584.76 and 6,310.32 is: 8,700.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,853.08 : 13,584.76 = 6,310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,853.08/13,584.76 = 6,310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,853.08x = 13,584.76 × 6,310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,853.08x = 85,724,182.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,724,182.72/9,853.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,700.24

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