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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,861.89, 13,610.90 and 6,035.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,861.89, 13,610.90 and 6,035.72 is: 8,330.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,861.89 : 13,610.90 = 6,035.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,861.89/13,610.90 = 6,035.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,861.89x = 13,610.90 × 6,035.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,861.89x = 82,151,483.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,151,483.11/9,861.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.20

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