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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,875.10, 13,620.96 and 6,342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,875.10, 13,620.96 and 6,342.60 is: 8,748.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,875.10 : 13,620.96 = 6,342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,875.10/13,620.96 = 6,342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,875.10x = 13,620.96 × 6,342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,875.10x = 86,392,300.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,392,300.90/9,875.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,748.50

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