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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,636.39, 13,300.44 and 6,273.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,636.39, 13,300.44 and 6,273.35 is: 8,658.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,636.39 : 13,300.44 = 6,273.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,636.39/13,300.44 = 6,273.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,636.39x = 13,300.44 × 6,273.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,636.39x = 83,438,275.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,438,275.12/9,636.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,658.67

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