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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,813.54, 13,544.78 and 6,036.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,813.54, 13,544.78 and 6,036.72 is: 8,331.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,813.54 : 13,544.78 = 6,036.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,813.54/13,544.78 = 6,036.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,813.54x = 13,544.78 × 6,036.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,813.54x = 81,766,044.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,766,044.32/9,813.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,331.96

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