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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,620.40, 13,277.04 and 6,037.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,620.40, 13,277.04 and 6,037.92 is: 8,332.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,620.40 : 13,277.04 = 6,037.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,620.40/13,277.04 = 6,037.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,620.40x = 13,277.04 × 6,037.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,620.40x = 80,165,705.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,165,705.36/9,620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.89

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