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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,671.58, 13,349.70 and 6,308.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,671.58, 13,349.70 and 6,308.46 is: 8,707.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,671.58 : 13,349.70 = 6,308.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,671.58/13,349.70 = 6,308.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,671.58x = 13,349.70 × 6,308.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,671.58x = 84,216,048.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,216,048.46/9,671.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,707.58

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