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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.28, 13,263.96 and 6,073.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.28, 13,263.96 and 6,073.20 is: 8,381.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.28 : 13,263.96 = 6,073.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.28/13,263.96 = 6,073.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.28x = 13,263.96 × 6,073.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.28x = 80,554,681.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,554,681.87/9,611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,381.26

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