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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.14, 13,272.40 and 6,265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.14, 13,272.40 and 6,265.90 is: 8,643.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.14 : 13,272.40 = 6,265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.14/13,272.40 = 6,265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.14x = 13,272.40 × 6,265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.14x = 83,163,531.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,163,531.16/9,621.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,643.83

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