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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,626.24, 13,289.28 and 6,498.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,626.24, 13,289.28 and 6,498.56 is: 8,971.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,626.24 : 13,289.28 = 6,498.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,626.24/13,289.28 = 6,498.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,626.24x = 13,289.28 × 6,498.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,626.24x = 86,361,183.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,361,183.44/9,626.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,971.43

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