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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601.44, 13,248.02 and 6,062.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601.44, 13,248.02 and 6,062.70 is: 8,365.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601.44 : 13,248.02 = 6,062.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601.44/13,248.02 = 6,062.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601.44x = 13,248.02 × 6,062.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601.44x = 80,318,770.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,318,770.85/9,601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,365.28

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