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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,629.08, 13,281.02 and 6,088.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,629.08, 13,281.02 and 6,088.88 is: 8,398.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,629.08 : 13,281.02 = 6,088.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,629.08/13,281.02 = 6,088.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,629.08x = 13,281.02 × 6,088.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,629.08x = 80,866,485.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,866,485.87/9,629.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,398.15

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