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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,613.36, 13,268.56 and 6,250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,613.36, 13,268.56 and 6,250.32 is: 8,626.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,613.36 : 13,268.56 = 6,250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,613.36/13,268.56 = 6,250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,613.36x = 13,268.56 × 6,250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,613.36x = 82,932,745.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,932,745.94/9,613.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,626.82

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