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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,626.40, 13,285.32 and 6,043.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,626.40, 13,285.32 and 6,043.92 is: 8,341.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,626.40 : 13,285.32 = 6,043.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,626.40/13,285.32 = 6,043.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,626.40x = 13,285.32 × 6,043.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,626.40x = 80,295,411.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,295,411.25/9,626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,341.17

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