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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,854.08, 13,590.90 and 6,317.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,854.08, 13,590.90 and 6,317.62 is: 8,713.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,854.08 : 13,590.90 = 6,317.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,854.08/13,590.90 = 6,317.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,854.08x = 13,590.90 × 6,317.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,854.08x = 85,862,141.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,862,141.66/9,854.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,713.36

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