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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,862.26, 13,602.23 and 6,325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,862.26, 13,602.23 and 6,325.80 is: 8,724.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,862.26 : 13,602.23 = 6,325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,862.26/13,602.23 = 6,325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,862.26x = 13,602.23 × 6,325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,862.26x = 86,044,954.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,044,954.91/9,862.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,724.67

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