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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,656.26, 13,332.09 and 6,511.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,656.26, 13,332.09 and 6,511.30 is: 8,989.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,656.26 : 13,332.09 = 6,511.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,656.26/13,332.09 = 6,511.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,656.26x = 13,332.09 × 6,511.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,656.26x = 86,809,237.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,809,237.62/9,656.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,989.94

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