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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,600.78, 13,251.26 and 6,237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,600.78, 13,251.26 and 6,237.74 is: 8,609.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,600.78 : 13,251.26 = 6,237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,600.78/13,251.26 = 6,237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,600.78x = 13,251.26 × 6,237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,600.78x = 82,657,914.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,657,914.55/9,600.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,609.50

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