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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,643.50, 13,308.84 and 6,105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,643.50, 13,308.84 and 6,105.42 is: 8,425.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,643.50 : 13,308.84 = 6,105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,643.50/13,308.84 = 6,105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,643.50x = 13,308.84 × 6,105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,643.50x = 81,256,057.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,256,057.91/9,643.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,425.99

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