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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,636.81, 13,299.75 and 6,052.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,636.81, 13,299.75 and 6,052.38 is: 8,352.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,636.81 : 13,299.75 = 6,052.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,636.81/13,299.75 = 6,052.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,636.81x = 13,299.75 × 6,052.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,636.81x = 80,495,140.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,495,140.91/9,636.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,352.88

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