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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,863.47, 13,615.37 and 6,087.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,863.47, 13,615.37 and 6,087.25 is: 8,402.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,863.47 : 13,615.37 = 6,087.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,863.47/13,615.37 = 6,087.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,863.47x = 13,615.37 × 6,087.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,863.47x = 82,880,161.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,880,161.03/9,863.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,402.74

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