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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,614.06, 13,259.78 and 6,257.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,614.06, 13,259.78 and 6,257.96 is: 8,631.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,614.06 : 13,259.78 = 6,257.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,614.06/13,259.78 = 6,257.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,614.06x = 13,259.78 × 6,257.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,614.06x = 82,979,172.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,979,172.85/9,614.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,631.02

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