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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.69, 13,291.63 and 6,097.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.69, 13,291.63 and 6,097.80 is: 8,414.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.69 : 13,291.63 = 6,097.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.69/13,291.63 = 6,097.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.69x = 13,291.63 × 6,097.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.69x = 81,049,701.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,049,701.41/9,631.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,414.90

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