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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.63, 13,793.96 and 6,269.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.63, 13,793.96 and 6,269.63 is: 8,652.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.63 : 13,793.96 = 6,269.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.63/13,793.96 = 6,269.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.63x = 13,793.96 × 6,269.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.63x = 86,482,972.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,482,972.14/9,995.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,652.08

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