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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,862.20, 13,615.43 and 6,503.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,862.20, 13,615.43 and 6,503.76 is: 8,978.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,862.20 : 13,615.43 = 6,503.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,862.20/13,615.43 = 6,503.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,862.20x = 13,615.43 × 6,503.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,862.20x = 88,551,456.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,551,456.50/9,862.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,978.87

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