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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,889.98, 13,657.30 and 6,359.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,889.98, 13,657.30 and 6,359.28 is: 8,781.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,889.98 : 13,657.30 = 6,359.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,889.98/13,657.30 = 6,359.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,889.98x = 13,657.30 × 6,359.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,889.98x = 86,850,594.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,850,594.74/9,889.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,781.68

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