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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,610.28, 13,262.58 and 6,072.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,610.28, 13,262.58 and 6,072.20 is: 8,379.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,610.28 : 13,262.58 = 6,072.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,610.28/13,262.58 = 6,072.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,610.28x = 13,262.58 × 6,072.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,610.28x = 80,533,038.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,533,038.28/9,610.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,379.88

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