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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,899.14, 13,667.46 and 6,316.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,899.14, 13,667.46 and 6,316.12 is: 8,720.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,899.14 : 13,667.46 = 6,316.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,899.14/13,667.46 = 6,316.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,899.14x = 13,667.46 × 6,316.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,899.14x = 86,325,317.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,325,317.46/9,899.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,720.49

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