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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,639.53, 13,298.74 and 6,052.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,639.53, 13,298.74 and 6,052.38 is: 8,349.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,639.53 : 13,298.74 = 6,052.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,639.53/13,298.74 = 6,052.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,639.53x = 13,298.74 × 6,052.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,639.53x = 80,489,028.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,489,028.00/9,639.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,349.89

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