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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,628.18, 13,289.85 and 6,265.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,628.18, 13,289.85 and 6,265.06 is: 8,647.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,628.18 : 13,289.85 = 6,265.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,628.18/13,289.85 = 6,265.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,628.18x = 13,289.85 × 6,265.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,628.18x = 83,261,674.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,261,674.42/9,628.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,647.71

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