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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,609.82, 13,263.68 and 6,072.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,609.82, 13,263.68 and 6,072.34 is: 8,381.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,609.82 : 13,263.68 = 6,072.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,609.82/13,263.68 = 6,072.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,609.82x = 13,263.68 × 6,072.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,609.82x = 80,541,574.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,541,574.61/9,609.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,381.17

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