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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611.36, 13,265.80 and 6,248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611.36, 13,265.80 and 6,248.32 is: 8,624.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611.36 : 13,265.80 = 6,248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611.36/13,265.80 = 6,248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611.36x = 13,265.80 × 6,248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611.36x = 82,888,963.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,888,963.46/9,611.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,624.06

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