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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,689.71, 13,362.61 and 6,335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,689.71, 13,362.61 and 6,335.40 is: 8,736.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,689.71 : 13,362.61 = 6,335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,689.71/13,362.61 = 6,335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,689.71x = 13,362.61 × 6,335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,689.71x = 84,657,380.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,657,380.90/9,689.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,736.84

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