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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.20, 13,276.72 and 6,270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.20, 13,276.72 and 6,270.64 is: 8,651.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.20 : 13,276.72 = 6,270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.20/13,276.72 = 6,270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.20x = 13,276.72 × 6,270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.20x = 83,253,531.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,253,531.50/9,623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,651.34

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