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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.51, 13,232.70 and 6,396.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.51, 13,232.70 and 6,396.30 is: 8,827.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.51 : 13,232.70 = 6,396.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.51/13,232.70 = 6,396.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.51x = 13,232.70 × 6,396.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.51x = 84,640,319.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,640,319.01/9,588.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,827.27

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