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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.72, 13,276.16 and 6,265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.72, 13,276.16 and 6,265.32 is: 8,643.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.72 : 13,276.16 = 6,265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.72/13,276.16 = 6,265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.72x = 13,276.16 × 6,265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.72x = 83,179,390.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,179,390.77/9,623.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,643.16

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