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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,858.72, 13,605.36 and 6,084.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,858.72, 13,605.36 and 6,084.48 is: 8,396.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,858.72 : 13,605.36 = 6,084.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,858.72/13,605.36 = 6,084.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,858.72x = 13,605.36 × 6,084.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,858.72x = 82,781,540.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,781,540.81/9,858.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,396.78

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