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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,962.80, 13,741.86 and 6,181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,962.80, 13,741.86 and 6,181.96 is: 8,526.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,962.80 : 13,741.86 = 6,181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,962.80/13,741.86 = 6,181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,962.80x = 13,741.86 × 6,181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,962.80x = 84,951,628.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,951,628.85/9,962.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,526.88

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