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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.06, 13,262.54 and 6,260.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.06, 13,262.54 and 6,260.29 is: 8,638.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.06 : 13,262.54 = 6,260.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.06/13,262.54 = 6,260.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.06x = 13,262.54 × 6,260.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.06x = 83,027,282.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,027,282.08/9,611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,638.73

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