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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,691.68, 13,372.08 and 6,153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,691.68, 13,372.08 and 6,153.60 is: 8,490.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,691.68 : 13,372.08 = 6,153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,691.68/13,372.08 = 6,153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,691.68x = 13,372.08 × 6,153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,691.68x = 82,286,431.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,286,431.49/9,691.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,490.42

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