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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,624.04, 13,278.54 and 6,088.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,624.04, 13,278.54 and 6,088.72 is: 8,400.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,624.04 : 13,278.54 = 6,088.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,624.04/13,278.54 = 6,088.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,624.04x = 13,278.54 × 6,088.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,624.04x = 80,849,312.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,849,312.07/9,624.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,400.77

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