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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,641, 13,305.52 and 6,056.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,641, 13,305.52 and 6,056.54 is: 8,358.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,641 : 13,305.52 = 6,056.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,641/13,305.52 = 6,056.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,641x = 13,305.52 × 6,056.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,641x = 80,585,414.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,585,414.10/9,641
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,358.62

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