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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,668.43, 13,335.35 and 6,079.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,668.43, 13,335.35 and 6,079.91 is: 8,385.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,668.43 : 13,335.35 = 6,079.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,668.43/13,335.35 = 6,079.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,668.43x = 13,335.35 × 6,079.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,668.43x = 81,077,630.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,077,630.74/9,668.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,385.81

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