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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.68, 13,254.57 and 6,249.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.68, 13,254.57 and 6,249.42 is: 8,621.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.68 : 13,254.57 = 6,249.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.68/13,254.57 = 6,249.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.68x = 13,254.57 × 6,249.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.68x = 82,833,374.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,833,374.85/9,607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,621.58

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