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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.96, 13,304.06 and 6,281.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.96, 13,304.06 and 6,281.59 is: 8,670.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.96 : 13,304.06 = 6,281.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.96/13,304.06 = 6,281.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.96x = 13,304.06 × 6,281.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.96x = 83,570,618.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,570,618.85/9,637.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,670.99

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