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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,612.06, 13,257.18 and 6,073.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,612.06, 13,257.18 and 6,073.98 is: 8,377.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,612.06 : 13,257.18 = 6,073.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,612.06/13,257.18 = 6,073.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,612.06x = 13,257.18 × 6,073.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,612.06x = 80,523,846.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,523,846.18/9,612.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,377.38

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