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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.94, 13,287.58 and 6,229.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.94, 13,287.58 and 6,229.15 is: 8,600.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.94 : 13,287.58 = 6,229.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.94/13,287.58 = 6,229.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.94x = 13,287.58 × 6,229.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.94x = 82,770,381.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,770,381.19/9,623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,600.47

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