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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,609.21, 13,253.90 and 6,245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,609.21, 13,253.90 and 6,245.82 is: 8,614.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,609.21 : 13,253.90 = 6,245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,609.21/13,253.90 = 6,245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,609.21x = 13,253.90 × 6,245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,609.21x = 82,781,442.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,781,442.47/9,609.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,614.80

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