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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,854.41, 13,599.06 and 6,317.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,854.41, 13,599.06 and 6,317.62 is: 8,718.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,854.41 : 13,599.06 = 6,317.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,854.41/13,599.06 = 6,317.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,854.41x = 13,599.06 × 6,317.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,854.41x = 85,913,659.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,913,659.44/9,854.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,718.30

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