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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,606.48, 13,258.76 and 6,071.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,606.48, 13,258.76 and 6,071.12 is: 8,379.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,606.48 : 13,258.76 = 6,071.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,606.48/13,258.76 = 6,071.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,606.48x = 13,258.76 × 6,071.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,606.48x = 80,495,523.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,495,523.01/9,606.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,379.29

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