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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,636.76, 13,296.72 and 6,098.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,636.76, 13,296.72 and 6,098.68 is: 8,414.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,636.76 : 13,296.72 = 6,098.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,636.76/13,296.72 = 6,098.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,636.76x = 13,296.72 × 6,098.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,636.76x = 81,092,440.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,092,440.33/9,636.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,414.91

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