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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,508.96, 13,118.34 and 6,366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,508.96, 13,118.34 and 6,366.16 is: 8,782.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,508.96 : 13,118.34 = 6,366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,508.96/13,118.34 = 6,366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,508.96x = 13,118.34 × 6,366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,508.96x = 83,513,418.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,513,418.58/9,508.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,782.61

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