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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,860.98, 13,604.85 and 6,134.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,860.98, 13,604.85 and 6,134.74 is: 8,463.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,860.98 : 13,604.85 = 6,134.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,860.98/13,604.85 = 6,134.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,860.98x = 13,604.85 × 6,134.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,860.98x = 83,462,217.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,462,217.49/9,860.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,463.89

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