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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,858.51, 13,602.24 and 6,326.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,858.51, 13,602.24 and 6,326.49 is: 8,728.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,858.51 : 13,602.24 = 6,326.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,858.51/13,602.24 = 6,326.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,858.51x = 13,602.24 × 6,326.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,858.51x = 86,054,435.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,054,435.34/9,858.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,728.95

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