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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,609.51, 13,255.68 and 6,066.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,609.51, 13,255.68 and 6,066.57 is: 8,368.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,609.51 : 13,255.68 = 6,066.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,609.51/13,255.68 = 6,066.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,609.51x = 13,255.68 × 6,066.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,609.51x = 80,416,510.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,416,510.62/9,609.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,368.43

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