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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,817.81, 13,541.58 and 6,036.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,817.81, 13,541.58 and 6,036.02 is: 8,325.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,817.81 : 13,541.58 = 6,036.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,817.81/13,541.58 = 6,036.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,817.81x = 13,541.58 × 6,036.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,817.81x = 81,737,230.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,737,230.78/9,817.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,325.41

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