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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,971.16, 13,754.40 and 6,238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,971.16, 13,754.40 and 6,238.68 is: 8,605.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,971.16 : 13,754.40 = 6,238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,971.16/13,754.40 = 6,238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,971.16x = 13,754.40 × 6,238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,971.16x = 85,809,300.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,809,300.19/9,971.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,605.75

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