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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,837.68, 13,570.77 and 6,061.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,837.68, 13,570.77 and 6,061.66 is: 8,361.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,837.68 : 13,570.77 = 6,061.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,837.68/13,570.77 = 6,061.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,837.68x = 13,570.77 × 6,061.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,837.68x = 82,261,382.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,261,382.48/9,837.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,361.87

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