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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,597.70, 13,247.63 and 6,240.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,597.70, 13,247.63 and 6,240.85 is: 8,614.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,597.70 : 13,247.63 = 6,240.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,597.70/13,247.63 = 6,240.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,597.70x = 13,247.63 × 6,240.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,597.70x = 82,676,471.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,676,471.69/9,597.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,614.20

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