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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,609.33, 13,263.38 and 6,261.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,609.33, 13,263.38 and 6,261.33 is: 8,642.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,609.33 : 13,263.38 = 6,261.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,609.33/13,263.38 = 6,261.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,609.33x = 13,263.38 × 6,261.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,609.33x = 83,046,399.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,046,399.10/9,609.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,642.27

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