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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,618.71, 13,274.04 and 6,033.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,618.71, 13,274.04 and 6,033.82 is: 8,326.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,618.71 : 13,274.04 = 6,033.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,618.71/13,274.04 = 6,033.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,618.71x = 13,274.04 × 6,033.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,618.71x = 80,093,168.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,093,168.03/9,618.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,326.81

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