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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,579.84, 13,224.48 and 6,262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,579.84, 13,224.48 and 6,262.08 is: 8,644.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,579.84 : 13,224.48 = 6,262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,579.84/13,224.48 = 6,262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,579.84x = 13,224.48 × 6,262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,579.84x = 82,812,751.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,812,751.72/9,579.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,644.48

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