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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.60, 13,283.08 and 6,274.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.60, 13,283.08 and 6,274.72 is: 8,660.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.60 : 13,283.08 = 6,274.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.60/13,283.08 = 6,274.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.60x = 13,283.08 × 6,274.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.60x = 83,347,607.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,347,607.74/9,623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,660.75

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