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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.44, 13,299.57 and 6,103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.44, 13,299.57 and 6,103.55 is: 8,422.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.44 : 13,299.57 = 6,103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.44/13,299.57 = 6,103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.44x = 13,299.57 × 6,103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.44x = 81,174,523.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,174,523.98/9,637.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,422.83

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