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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,858.48, 13,601.40 and 6,132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,858.48, 13,601.40 and 6,132.24 is: 8,460.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,858.48 : 13,601.40 = 6,132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,858.48/13,601.40 = 6,132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,858.48x = 13,601.40 × 6,132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,858.48x = 83,407,049.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,407,049.14/9,858.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,460.44

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