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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,687.37, 13,366.49 and 6,335.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,687.37, 13,366.49 and 6,335.11 is: 8,741.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,687.37 : 13,366.49 = 6,335.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,687.37/13,366.49 = 6,335.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,687.37x = 13,366.49 × 6,335.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,687.37x = 84,678,184.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,678,184.46/9,687.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,741.09

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