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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.87, 13,344.02 and 6,036.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.87, 13,344.02 and 6,036.44 is: 8,334.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.87 : 13,344.02 = 6,036.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.87/13,344.02 = 6,036.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.87x = 13,344.02 × 6,036.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.87x = 80,550,379.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,550,379.27/9,664.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,334.35

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