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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,860.39, 13,608.83 and 6,034.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,860.39, 13,608.83 and 6,034.22 is: 8,328.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,860.39 : 13,608.83 = 6,034.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,860.39/13,608.83 = 6,034.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,860.39x = 13,608.83 × 6,034.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,860.39x = 82,118,575.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,118,575.95/9,860.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,328.13

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