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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,989.22, 13,786.70 and 6,010.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,989.22, 13,786.70 and 6,010.32 is: 8,295.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,989.22 : 13,786.70 = 6,010.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,989.22/13,786.70 = 6,010.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,989.22x = 13,786.70 × 6,010.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,989.22x = 82,862,478.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,862,478.74/9,989.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,295.19

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