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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,899.01, 13,652.96 and 6,362.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,899.01, 13,652.96 and 6,362.55 is: 8,775.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,899.01 : 13,652.96 = 6,362.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,899.01/13,652.96 = 6,362.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,899.01x = 13,652.96 × 6,362.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,899.01x = 86,867,608.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,867,608.84/9,899.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,775.38

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