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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,628.94, 13,289.65 and 6,230.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,628.94, 13,289.65 and 6,230.14 is: 8,598.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,628.94 : 13,289.65 = 6,230.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,628.94/13,289.65 = 6,230.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,628.94x = 13,289.65 × 6,230.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,628.94x = 82,796,331.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,796,331.25/9,628.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,598.69

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