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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,636.07, 13,301.45 and 6,279.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,636.07, 13,301.45 and 6,279.71 is: 8,668.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,636.07 : 13,301.45 = 6,279.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,636.07/13,301.45 = 6,279.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,636.07x = 13,301.45 × 6,279.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,636.07x = 83,529,174.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,529,174.22/9,636.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,668.39

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