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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,642, 13,306.77 and 6,103.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,642, 13,306.77 and 6,103.92 is: 8,423.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,642 : 13,306.77 = 6,103.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,642/13,306.77 = 6,103.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,642x = 13,306.77 × 6,103.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,642x = 81,223,459.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,223,459.54/9,642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,423.92

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