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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,597.48, 13,244.58 and 6,062.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,597.48, 13,244.58 and 6,062.28 is: 8,365.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,597.48 : 13,244.58 = 6,062.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,597.48/13,244.58 = 6,062.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,597.48x = 13,244.58 × 6,062.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,597.48x = 80,292,352.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,292,352.44/9,597.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,365.98

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