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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,863.04, 13,601.76 and 6,327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,863.04, 13,601.76 and 6,327.36 is: 8,725.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,863.04 : 13,601.76 = 6,327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,863.04/13,601.76 = 6,327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,863.04x = 13,601.76 × 6,327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,863.04x = 86,063,232.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,063,232.15/9,863.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,725.83

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