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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.04, 13,277.16 and 6,087.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.04, 13,277.16 and 6,087.72 is: 8,399.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.04 : 13,277.16 = 6,087.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.04/13,277.16 = 6,087.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.04x = 13,277.16 × 6,087.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.04x = 80,827,632.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,827,632.48/9,623.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,399.39

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