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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.43, 13,279.97 and 6,040.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.43, 13,279.97 and 6,040.31 is: 8,335.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.43 : 13,279.97 = 6,040.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.43/13,279.97 = 6,040.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.43x = 13,279.97 × 6,040.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.43x = 80,215,038.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,215,038.99/9,623.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,335.39

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