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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,609.08, 13,268.87 and 6,030.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,609.08, 13,268.87 and 6,030.24 is: 8,326.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,609.08 : 13,268.87 = 6,030.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,609.08/13,268.87 = 6,030.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,609.08x = 13,268.87 × 6,030.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,609.08x = 80,014,463.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,014,463.09/9,609.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,326.97

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