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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,676.02, 13,340.38 and 6,266.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,676.02, 13,340.38 and 6,266.97 is: 8,640.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,676.02 : 13,340.38 = 6,266.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,676.02/13,340.38 = 6,266.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,676.02x = 13,340.38 × 6,266.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,676.02x = 83,603,663.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,603,663.21/9,676.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,640.29

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