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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.62, 13,285.92 and 6,042.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.62, 13,285.92 and 6,042.30 is: 8,341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.62 : 13,285.92 = 6,042.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.62/13,285.92 = 6,042.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.62x = 13,285.92 × 6,042.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.62x = 80,277,514.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,277,514.42/9,623.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,341.72

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