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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,675.77, 13,340.03 and 6,266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,675.77, 13,340.03 and 6,266.72 is: 8,639.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,675.77 : 13,340.03 = 6,266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,675.77/13,340.03 = 6,266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,675.77x = 13,340.03 × 6,266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,675.77x = 83,598,181.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,598,181.77/9,675.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,639.95

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