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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.92, 13,231.80 and 6,230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.92, 13,231.80 and 6,230.24 is: 8,594.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.92 : 13,231.80 = 6,230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.92/13,231.80 = 6,230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.92x = 13,231.80 × 6,230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.92x = 82,437,289.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,437,289.63/9,591.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,594.45

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