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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,612.06, 13,263.91 and 6,261.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,612.06, 13,263.91 and 6,261.29 is: 8,640.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,612.06 : 13,263.91 = 6,261.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,612.06/13,263.91 = 6,261.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,612.06x = 13,263.91 × 6,261.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,612.06x = 83,049,187.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,049,187.04/9,612.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,640.10

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