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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,629.18, 13,281.16 and 6,088.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,629.18, 13,281.16 and 6,088.96 is: 8,398.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,629.18 : 13,281.16 = 6,088.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,629.18/13,281.16 = 6,088.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,629.18x = 13,281.16 × 6,088.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,629.18x = 80,868,451.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,868,451.99/9,629.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,398.27

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