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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,606.88, 13,268.52 and 6,414.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,606.88, 13,268.52 and 6,414.61 is: 8,859.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,606.88 : 13,268.52 = 6,414.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,606.88/13,268.52 = 6,414.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,606.88x = 13,268.52 × 6,414.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,606.88x = 85,112,381.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,112,381.08/9,606.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,859.52

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