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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,636.72, 13,294.94 and 6,050.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,636.72, 13,294.94 and 6,050.15 is: 8,346.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,636.72 : 13,294.94 = 6,050.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,636.72/13,294.94 = 6,050.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,636.72x = 13,294.94 × 6,050.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,636.72x = 80,436,284.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,436,284.52/9,636.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,346.85

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