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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,867.16, 13,619.16 and 6,336.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,867.16, 13,619.16 and 6,336.52 is: 8,745.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,867.16 : 13,619.16 = 6,336.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,867.16/13,619.16 = 6,336.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,867.16x = 13,619.16 × 6,336.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,867.16x = 86,298,045.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,298,045.68/9,867.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,745.99

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