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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,892.64, 13,639.11 and 6,354.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,892.64, 13,639.11 and 6,354.56 is: 8,761.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,892.64 : 13,639.11 = 6,354.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,892.64/13,639.11 = 6,354.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,892.64x = 13,639.11 × 6,354.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,892.64x = 86,670,542.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,670,542.84/9,892.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,761.11

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