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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,636.22, 13,294.24 and 6,049.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,636.22, 13,294.24 and 6,049.65 is: 8,346.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,636.22 : 13,294.24 = 6,049.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,636.22/13,294.24 = 6,049.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,636.22x = 13,294.24 × 6,049.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,636.22x = 80,425,499.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,425,499.02/9,636.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,346.17

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