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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.68, 13,283.63 and 6,260.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.68, 13,283.63 and 6,260.56 is: 8,641.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.68 : 13,283.63 = 6,260.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.68/13,283.63 = 6,260.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.68x = 13,283.63 × 6,260.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.68x = 83,162,921.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,162,921.60/9,623.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,641.49

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