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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,645.72, 13,309.50 and 6,060.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,645.72, 13,309.50 and 6,060.12 is: 8,361.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,645.72 : 13,309.50 = 6,060.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,645.72/13,309.50 = 6,060.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,645.72x = 13,309.50 × 6,060.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,645.72x = 80,657,167.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,657,167.14/9,645.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,361.96

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