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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,626.28, 13,286.46 and 6,263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,626.28, 13,286.46 and 6,263.16 is: 8,644.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,626.28 : 13,286.46 = 6,263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,626.28/13,286.46 = 6,263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,626.28x = 13,286.46 × 6,263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,626.28x = 83,215,224.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,215,224.81/9,626.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,644.59

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