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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,981.36, 13,780.70 and 6,209.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,981.36, 13,780.70 and 6,209.66 is: 8,573.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,981.36 : 13,780.70 = 6,209.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,981.36/13,780.70 = 6,209.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,981.36x = 13,780.70 × 6,209.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,981.36x = 85,573,461.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,573,461.56/9,981.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,573.33

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