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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,818.81, 13,542.96 and 6,037.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,818.81, 13,542.96 and 6,037.02 is: 8,326.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,818.81 : 13,542.96 = 6,037.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,818.81/13,542.96 = 6,037.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,818.81x = 13,542.96 × 6,037.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,818.81x = 81,759,120.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,759,120.38/9,818.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,326.79

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