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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,605.72, 13,251.18 and 6,419.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,605.72, 13,251.18 and 6,419.78 is: 8,856.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,605.72 : 13,251.18 = 6,419.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,605.72/13,251.18 = 6,419.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,605.72x = 13,251.18 × 6,419.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,605.72x = 85,069,660.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,069,660.34/9,605.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,856.15

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