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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,639.60, 13,298.88 and 6,053.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,639.60, 13,298.88 and 6,053.03 is: 8,350.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,639.60 : 13,298.88 = 6,053.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,639.60/13,298.88 = 6,053.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,639.60x = 13,298.88 × 6,053.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,639.60x = 80,498,519.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,498,519.61/9,639.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,350.82

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