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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,853.62, 13,595.54 and 6,321.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,853.62, 13,595.54 and 6,321.62 is: 8,722.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,853.62 : 13,595.54 = 6,321.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,853.62/13,595.54 = 6,321.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,853.62x = 13,595.54 × 6,321.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,853.62x = 85,945,737.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,945,737.99/9,853.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,722.25

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