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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,606.82, 13,248.90 and 6,246.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,606.82, 13,248.90 and 6,246.53 is: 8,614.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,606.82 : 13,248.90 = 6,246.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,606.82/13,248.90 = 6,246.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,606.82x = 13,248.90 × 6,246.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,606.82x = 82,759,620.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,759,620.08/9,606.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,614.68

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