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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.58, 13,065.22 and 6,636

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.58, 13,065.22 and 6,636 is: 9,147.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.58 : 13,065.22 = 6,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.58/13,065.22 = 6,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.58x = 13,065.22 × 6,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.58x = 86,700,766.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,700,766.74/9,477.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,147.99

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