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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,884.16, 13,637.76 and 6,155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,884.16, 13,637.76 and 6,155.52 is: 8,493.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,884.16 : 13,637.76 = 6,155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,884.16/13,637.76 = 6,155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,884.16x = 13,637.76 × 6,155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,884.16x = 83,947,504.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,947,504.44/9,884.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,493.13

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