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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,615.56, 13,262.01 and 6,077.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,615.56, 13,262.01 and 6,077.48 is: 8,382.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,615.56 : 13,262.01 = 6,077.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,615.56/13,262.01 = 6,077.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,615.56x = 13,262.01 × 6,077.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,615.56x = 80,599,600.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,599,600.53/9,615.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,382.21

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