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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601.28, 13,251.95 and 6,238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601.28, 13,251.95 and 6,238.24 is: 8,610.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601.28 : 13,251.95 = 6,238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601.28/13,251.95 = 6,238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601.28x = 13,251.95 × 6,238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601.28x = 82,668,844.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,668,844.57/9,601.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,610.19

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