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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.78, 13,278.69 and 6,083.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.78, 13,278.69 and 6,083.70 is: 8,395.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.78 : 13,278.69 = 6,083.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.78/13,278.69 = 6,083.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.78x = 13,278.69 × 6,083.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.78x = 80,783,566.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,783,566.35/9,621.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,395.91

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