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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,617.04, 13,268.88 and 6,081.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,617.04, 13,268.88 and 6,081.72 is: 8,391.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,617.04 : 13,268.88 = 6,081.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,617.04/13,268.88 = 6,081.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,617.04x = 13,268.88 × 6,081.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,617.04x = 80,697,612.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,697,612.87/9,617.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,391.11

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