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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,679.62, 13,355.73 and 6,147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,679.62, 13,355.73 and 6,147.30 is: 8,481.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,679.62 : 13,355.73 = 6,147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,679.62/13,355.73 = 6,147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,679.62x = 13,355.73 × 6,147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,679.62x = 82,101,679.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,101,679.03/9,679.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,481.91

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