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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,881.34, 13,632.42 and 6,295.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,881.34, 13,632.42 and 6,295.66 is: 8,685.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,881.34 : 13,632.42 = 6,295.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,881.34/13,632.42 = 6,295.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,881.34x = 13,632.42 × 6,295.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,881.34x = 85,825,035.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,825,035.41/9,881.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,685.57

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