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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,610.57, 13,252.89 and 6,423.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,610.57, 13,252.89 and 6,423.88 is: 8,858.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,610.57 : 13,252.89 = 6,423.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,610.57/13,252.89 = 6,423.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,610.57x = 13,252.89 × 6,423.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,610.57x = 85,134,876.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,134,876.63/9,610.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,858.46

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