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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,854.52, 13,593.42 and 6,316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,854.52, 13,593.42 and 6,316.44 is: 8,712.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,854.52 : 13,593.42 = 6,316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,854.52/13,593.42 = 6,316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,854.52x = 13,593.42 × 6,316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,854.52x = 85,862,021.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,862,021.82/9,854.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,712.96

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