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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,616.76, 13,261.96 and 6,255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,616.76, 13,261.96 and 6,255.72 is: 8,626.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,616.76 : 13,261.96 = 6,255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,616.76/13,261.96 = 6,255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,616.76x = 13,261.96 × 6,255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,616.76x = 82,963,108.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,963,108.41/9,616.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,626.93

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