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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.86, 13,346.78 and 6,038.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.86, 13,346.78 and 6,038.44 is: 8,337.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.86 : 13,346.78 = 6,038.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.86/13,346.78 = 6,038.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.86x = 13,346.78 × 6,038.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.86x = 80,593,730.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,593,730.22/9,666.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,337.12

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