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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,609.38, 13,256.78 and 6,022.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,609.38, 13,256.78 and 6,022.16 is: 8,307.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,609.38 : 13,256.78 = 6,022.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,609.38/13,256.78 = 6,022.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,609.38x = 13,256.78 × 6,022.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,609.38x = 79,834,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,834,450.24/9,609.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,307.97

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