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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,660.97, 13,327.44 and 6,080.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,660.97, 13,327.44 and 6,080.37 is: 8,387.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,660.97 : 13,327.44 = 6,080.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,660.97/13,327.44 = 6,080.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,660.97x = 13,327.44 × 6,080.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,660.97x = 81,035,693.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,035,693.57/9,660.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,387.94

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