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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601.98, 13,250.79 and 6,066.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601.98, 13,250.79 and 6,066.78 is: 8,372.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601.98 : 13,250.79 = 6,066.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601.98/13,250.79 = 6,066.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601.98x = 13,250.79 × 6,066.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601.98x = 80,389,627.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,389,627.76/9,601.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,372.19

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