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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,860.94, 13,604.76 and 6,031.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,860.94, 13,604.76 and 6,031.17 is: 8,320.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,860.94 : 13,604.76 = 6,031.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,860.94/13,604.76 = 6,031.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,860.94x = 13,604.76 × 6,031.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,860.94x = 82,052,620.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,052,620.37/9,860.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,320.97

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