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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,855.56, 13,601.94 and 6,505.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,855.56, 13,601.94 and 6,505.35 is: 8,978.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,855.56 : 13,601.94 = 6,505.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,855.56/13,601.94 = 6,505.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,855.56x = 13,601.94 × 6,505.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,855.56x = 88,485,381.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,485,381.49/9,855.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,978.22

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