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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,602.28, 13,253.33 and 6,239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,602.28, 13,253.33 and 6,239.24 is: 8,611.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,602.28 : 13,253.33 = 6,239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,602.28/13,253.33 = 6,239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,602.28x = 13,253.33 × 6,239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,602.28x = 82,690,706.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,690,706.67/9,602.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,611.57

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